Nearly three decades after the death of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon. The verdict brings a major development in one of the most closely followed unsolved cases in music history.
Shakur was shot in a drive-by attack on September 7, 1996, while sitting in a car in Paradise, Nevada. He was struck multiple times and died several days later at the age of 25.
Davis, 63, had pleaded not guilty. However, after a weeks-long trial, the 12-member jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict following several hours of deliberation.
The case attracted international attention because Shakur was one of the most influential and commercially successful artists in hip-hop history. His music and cultural impact continued to grow after his death, making the investigation a subject of fascination for fans around the world.
Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on October 13 and could face life imprisonment without parole. He has indicated that he plans to appeal.
The verdict represents a significant moment for Shakur’s family, fans and investigators who have spent years seeking answers surrounding the rapper’s death.
