A jury of 6 men and 10 women has been selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating the killing of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years ago.
Tupac Shakur’s Legacy
Shakur was just 25 when he was shot near the Las Vegas Strip at a time when he was in the middle of a fierce battle for dominance in a music scene shaped by rival gangs. He is still considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, with hits like “California Love” and “Dear Mama,” and over 75 million records sold worldwide.
Family members and fans of the legendary rapper have been waiting for decades to learn the truth behind the 1996 drive-by shooting that left Shakur dead at the height of his career.
The Trial
Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Authorities three years ago charged Duane “Keffe D” Davis with murder, describing him as the “shot caller” who orchestrated the killing. Davis has pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to life in prison if he’s convicted.
Prosecutors have not accused Davis, now 63, of pulling the trigger that night, instead saying that he made the calls that led to Shakur’s death and provided the gun. In Nevada, a person can be convicted of murder for helping another person commit the crime.
Davis is the only person still alive who was in the car where prosecutors said the fatal shots originated. The case against Davis was revived when Davis published the book “Compton Street Legend,” about the shooting and his time in the Crips, in 2019 as well as his statements during police and media interviews.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
