Jury begins deliberations in trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis for 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

The trial represents the final legal proceeding regarding the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur, determining whether the state can secure a conviction nearly three decades after the incident.

• •Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the only person ever charged in the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur.
• •The jury consists of 12 members after four alternates were dismissed.
• •The trial lasted nine days, featuring testimony from detectives, former gang associates, and documentarians.
• •Prosecutors argue Davis admitted to being in the Cadillac during the shooting in previous interviews.
• •The defense contends there is no physical evidence, such as receipts, surveillance video, or phone records, placing Davis in Las Vegas at the time of the shooting.
• •The defense argues that other individuals allegedly in the car have died without being arrested or killed by gang retaliation.
• •The prosecution obtained federal permission to use statements Davis made during a 2008 interview.
• •The defense claims the book 'Compton Street Legend' contains inaccuracies, including the misspelling of Davis's nickname, suggesting he did not write or read it.