The only suspect ever charged for the drive‑by shooting that killed rap superstar Tupac Shakur on 7 September 1996 is 63‑year‑old Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang boss now due to stand trial in Las Vegas.
He faces charges of murder with a deadly weapon, with the intent to assist or further a criminal gang. Judge T. Jacob has set a hearing date for the upcoming months and Davis has pleaded not guilty.
BBC journalist Anoushka Mutanda‑Dougherty explains the key facts that shape the case: the circumstances of the shooting, the forensic evidence, and the legal allegations that will be examined during the trial. Her report highlights the historical context of Tupac’s untimely death and how it intersects with 1990s gang culture in the United States.
Read more about the case here.
