Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing

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1. Aug 11, 2026

   The murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis opens in Las Vegas nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's 1996 drive-by shooting, with Davis pleading not guilty.

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2. Aug 11, 2026

   Prosecutors build their case on Davis's own statements and a 2019 memoir, despite no murder weapon or surveillance footage.

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3. Aug 11, 2026

   Suge Knight, the sole living eyewitness, remains imprisoned and refuses to testify, saying the case has nothing to do with him.

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Davis Trial in Tupac Killing; Pleads Not Guilty

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death, the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to begin, with prosecutors centering the case on Davis's own statements and a 2019 memoir while Davis pleads not guilty. The proceedings hinge on credibility disputes, as there is no murder weapon or surveillance footage, and the defense contends Davis fabricated details for fame, a narrative echoed across coverage from Fox News, NPR, CNN and other outlets.

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Suge Knight May Testify in Tupac Shakur Case

Suge Knight, the sole living eyewitness to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by, remains in prison and refuses to testify as the trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis begins in Las Vegas, saying the case has nothing to do with him. Knight, who is serving a 28-year sentence for a 2015 hit-and-run, is pivotal to the proceedings but maintains he should not be compelled to participate, while Davis faces murder charges for allegedly ordering the shooting that night.