Who is murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis?

August 17, 2026

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, stands as the sole individual ever charged in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur that occurred in September 1996. Davis faces prosecution in Las Vegas on charges of murder with a deadly weapon, with prosecutors alleging the crime was committed to promote or assist gang activities. The accused has entered a plea of not guilty to these charges.

Who is affected

Duane "Keffe D" Davis (the murder suspect)
Tupac Shakur (the deceased victim from 1996)
The Las Vegas court system handling the trial

What action is being taken

Davis is due to stand trial in Las Vegas
He is accused/charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang

Why it matters

This case is significant because it represents the first and only criminal charge ever filed in the nearly 27-year-old murder case of Tupac Shakur, one of rap music's most influential figures. The prosecution potentially brings closure to a high-profile cold case that has remained unsolved since 1996.

What's next

Davis is due to stand trial in Las Vegas

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