The 63‑year‑old former gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is the only suspect formally charged with the drive‑by shooting that killed rap star Tupac Shakur on 7 September 1996.
Davis faces a murder with a deadly weapon charge in which prosecutors allege he acted to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He is due to stand trial in Las Vegas, where authorities plan to introduce new evidence and witness testimony.
He has pleaded not guilty, a stance commonly referred to as an Alford plea, implying an admission of guilt while asserting innocence.
Davis’s history as a former Southside Crips leader adds a layer of complexity, linking the case to broader gang‑related violence in the 1990s.
The upcoming trial aims to shed light on whether Davis acted alone or was part of a larger conspiracy linked to gang dynamics. Prosecutors argue that the shooting was a deliberate act of retaliation.
A video summary of the case is available for viewers, offering a visual overview of the evidence presented thus far.
For further details on the case, read the original report at BBC News.
