After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here’s what to know
When Tupac Shakur was fatally shot at age 25 on Sept. 7, 1996, the presidential race between incumbent Bill Clinton and Bob Dole was in its stretch run. The Atlanta Olympics had just ended. The internet was in its infancy.
Tupac Shakur, the legendary rapper, passed away 26 years ago, and his shooting on September 7, 1996, is set to be a focal point in a trial in Las Vegas. The 63-year-old man on trial, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is accused of orchestrating the murder. Prosecutors claim he hired Davis to carry out the act to settle a long-standing feud between rival music labels and gangs.
Davis has pleaded not guilty, arguing there's no evidence he ordered the shooting. The trial, expected to last a month, will delve into the night's events that led to Shakur's death. Shakur and Death Row Records co-founder Marion "Suge" Knight were in Las Vegas for a Mike Tyson fight. After the fight, they encountered a group, including Davis' nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson.
A fight ensued, and later, Shakur and Knight were shot in a car. Davis' memoir, co-authored with him, is a key piece of evidence in the trial. The jury will consist of 16 people, with the prosecution led by Marc DiGiacomo and the defense by Michael Sanft. Witnesses, including 'Suge' Knight, who is serving a 28-year prison sentence for a separate crime, are expected to provide crucial testimony. The case, marked by gang feuds and rivalries, has remained unresolved for years.
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