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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough County

Duane Davis stands trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial in Las Vegas on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon. The prosecution alleges the killing was committed to promote or assist a criminal gang.

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Why It Matters

This trial marks a significant legal development in a decades-old cold case involving the death of a prominent public figure.

Key Facts

  • Duane “Keffe D” Davis is 63 years old.
  • The defendant faces one charge of murder with a deadly weapon.
  • The prosecution alleges the crime was committed to promote, further, or assist a criminal gang.
  • The incident occurred in 1996 in Las Vegas.
  • The case remained unresolved for decades before this trial.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDuane “Keffe D” Davis“Defendant charged with murder.”PersonDuane 'Keffe D' Davis“Defendant charged with murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.”PersonSean 'Diddy' Combs“Publicly speculated witness; currently incarcerated.”other63“Age of the defendant.”PersonMarion 'Suge' Knight“Music mogul and survivor of the 1996 shooting.”PersonCarli Kierny“Judge presiding over the case.”PersonKendrick Lesane“Cousin of Tupac Shakur.”locationLas Vegas“Location of the crime and the trial.”locationClark County District Court“Venue for the trial.”PersonTupac Shakur“Victim of the 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.”PersonMichael Sanft“Defense attorney for Duane Davis.”