NewsWPLG Local 10August 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Prosecutors present autopsy evidence in trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
Prosecutors in the Las Vegas murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis presented autopsy photos and forensic testimony regarding the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur. The trial, now in its second day of testimony, examines allegations that Davis orchestrated the drive-by shooting as retaliation for a prior altercation involving his nephew.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The trial addresses a decades-old high-profile homicide case, with the outcome determining the legal accountability of the defendant for the death of a major cultural figure.
Key Facts
- Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur.
- The defendant has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Dr. Lisa Gavin testified that Shakur died from three gunshot wounds, including one that caused a lung collapse.
- Prosecutors allege the shooting was retaliation for an attack on Orlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson at the MGM Grand earlier that day.
- Surveillance video shows a group beating Anderson prior to the shooting.
- James McDonald testified under court order as a hostile witness.
- Reggie Wright Jr. testified regarding the rivalry between Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records.
- Shakur was 25 years old at the time of his death.
- The original medical examiner who performed the 1996 autopsy is deceased.
Who's Mentioned
personOrlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson“Nephew of Duane Davis involved in a prior altercation.”personMichael Sanft“Defense attorney for Duane Davis.”locationClub 662“Venue where Shakur was headed when shot.”locationMGM Grand“Site of the altercation preceding the shooting.”personZayd Akinyela“Cousin of Tupac Shakur.”personReggie Wright Jr.“Former security head for Death Row Records.”personDr. Lisa Gavin“Clark County forensic pathologist and medical examiner.”personMarion 'Suge' Knight“Hip-hop mogul present during the shooting.”personJames McDonald“Witness and former associate of Death Row Records.”personDuane 'Keffe D' Davis“Defendant charged with orchestrating the 1996 shooting.”personBinu Palal“Chief Deputy District Attorney.”personTupac Shakur“Victim of the 1996 shooting.”