Jury selection began Monday in Las Vegas for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, charged with murdering Tupac Shakur in a 1996 drive-by shooting. Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the killing as revenge after Shakur and his entourage beat up Davis's nephew at the MGM Grand hours earlier.
Key Takeaways
The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder began in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege Davis ordered the killing to avenge his nephew's beating.
- Jury selection started Monday in Clark County, Nevada
- Davis faces life without parole if convicted of murder with a deadly weapon
- Suge Knight, present during the shooting, refuses to testify and is serving unrelated time
- Trial expected to last up to six weeks
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Against Defendant | 1 Difference | Reuters and CBS News report different specific charges. | ▼ |
| Potential Witness | 1 Difference | Reuters reports Suge Knight may testify; dailymail.com reports he has refused. | ▼ |
| Trial Location | Broad Agreement | Las Vegas courthouse, Clark County, Nevada | |
| Defendant's Name And Age | Broad Agreement | Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63 years old | |
| Trial Duration | Broad Agreement | Up to six weeks, beginning Monday | |
| Motive For The Murder | Broad Agreement | Retaliation for beating of Davis's nephew by Shakur and entourage at MGM Grand. |
Charge Against Defendant
▼Reuters and CBS News report different specific charges.
Potential Witness
▼Reuters reports Suge Knight may testify; dailymail.com reports he has refused.
Trial Location
Broad AgreementLas Vegas courthouse, Clark County, Nevada
Defendant's Name And Age
Broad AgreementDuane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63 years old
Trial Duration
Broad AgreementUp to six weeks, beginning Monday
Motive For The Murder
Broad AgreementRetaliation for beating of Davis's nephew by Shakur and entourage at MGM Grand.
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Davis is accused of providing the weapon used in the shooting, though it remains unclear who fired the fatal shots. According to Reuters, three other men involved have since died, leaving Davis as one of the few living participants. The trial before Judge Carli Kierny is expected to last up to six weeks and may feature testimony from Death Row Records co-founder Marion "Suge" Knight.
Knight was driving Shakur's vehicle when it was attacked by gunfire from a white Cadillac containing Davis and others, as reported by CBS News. The incident occurred shortly after they left the MGM Grand following a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon. Shakur died six days later from his injuries.
The case remained unsolved for nearly three decades until Davis's public statements in 2018 reignited the investigation, per Reuters. His memoir "Compton Street Legend" and media interviews provided prosecutors with key evidence linking him to the crime scene. Defense attorneys argue there is no direct evidence proving Davis directed the shooting.
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