Trial Begins for Duane “Keffe D” Davis in 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las Vegas, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors allege Davis, a leader of the South Side Compton Crips, provided the weapon and was the "shot caller"…
Denver, CO, August 5, 2026 —
LAS VEGAS – Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial in Las Vegas, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors contend that Davis, identified as a leader within the South Side Compton Crips, played a central role in the fatal incident.
According to the prosecution’s allegations, Davis provided the firearm used in the shooting and acted as the “shot caller.” The motive, as presented in court, was retaliation for an earlier assault on his nephew by Shakur on the same day the rapper was killed.
The investigation into Shakur’s death had remained a cold case for decades. The revival of the case has been significantly fueled by Duane Davis’s own public disclosures. These include statements made in his memoir and various interviews, which have become a cornerstone of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The trial is expected to delve into the details of the events leading up to and following the shooting, with particular focus on the alleged involvement of Davis and the gang-related motivations cited by law enforcement.
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