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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 10, 2026Hillsborough

Duane Davis stands trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is currently on trial in Las Vegas for the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. He faces a single charge of murder with a deadly weapon, with prosecutors alleging the act was committed to further the interests of a criminal gang.

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Why It Matters

This trial marks the first time a suspect has been charged in the decades-old homicide of a prominent cultural figure, involving the application of gang-related sentencing enhancements.

Key Facts

  • Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with murder with a deadly weapon.
  • The prosecution alleges the murder was committed to promote or assist a criminal gang.
  • The incident occurred in 1996 in Las Vegas.
  • The defendant is 63 years old.
  • The case remained unresolved for decades before these charges were brought.

Who's Mentioned

personDuane “Keffe D” Davis“The defendant currently on trial for murder.”personDuane 'Keffe D' Davis“Defendant charged with murder”personSean 'Diddy' Combs“Alleged by defendant to have requested the hit”other63“The age of the defendant.”personMarion 'Suge' Knight“Eyewitness and former Death Row Records head”personCarli Kierny“Presiding Judge”locationLas Vegas“The location of the crime and the trial.”locationClark County District Court“Venue for the trial”personTupac Shakur“Victim of the 1996 shooting”