Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
On Monday, a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, which occurred thirty years ago. The case was one of the most famous cold cases in the United States. Further details are pending.
What we know
A jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of murder with a deadly weapon.
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Davis could be sentenced to life in prison.
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The verdict was delivered on Monday, September 1, 2026, after less than three hours of deliberation.
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The jury heard testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses over nine days.
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Davis had admitted to being in the white Cadillac from which shots were fired.
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The trial took place in Las Vegas and lasted several weeks.
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Davis was the former leader of the South Side Compton Crips.
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The murder occurred in 1996, approximately thirty years before the verdict.
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Prosecutors argued Davis provided the gun and ordered the attack.
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Davis was convicted of orchestrating the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
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Tupac Shakur was shot on 7 September 1996 in Las Vegas and died several days later.
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Davis was charged with murder with a deadly weapon in 2023.
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A Las Vegas jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
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