Tupac Trial

Michael Sanft, right, attorney for Duane Davis, rubs his face while sitting with Davis, left, during the third day of jury selection in Davis' murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Las Vegas.

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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

A jury has been selected in the trial against the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the first person to be charged in connection to the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago. Jurors were selected Thursday. Attorneys spent four days selecting the 16 jurors, asking to what extent they knew the rapper or heard about the case. Prosecutors allege Davis was the “shot caller” who orchestrating the shooting. Davis has pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to life in prison if he’s convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday.