Davis Trial Opens in Las Vegas over Tupac Killing

Opening statements in Las Vegas marked the long-awaited start of the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, charged with masterminding Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing. Prosecutors argued the drive-by was an act of revenge for an earlier feud and that Davis orchestrated the shooting and supplied the gun, though he did not pull the trigger himself. Davis has publicly discussed his involvement in memoirs and interviews, which prosecutors highlighted to illustrate his alleged planning role. The defense contends the public record is disputed and frames the book as a profit-driven memoir. Testimony is expected from various figures connected to the case, including potential appearances by Suge Knight, with a large jury pool and live-streamed coverage. If convicted, Davis faces life in prison, as the case revisits a cold case nearly 30 years after the Las Vegas Strip shooting near MGM Grand.