Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

In the opening day of Tupac Shakur's murder trial, prosecutors allege Duane "Keffe D" Davis orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed the rapper. Davis, a former gang leader, is charged with murder, though prosecutors state he did not fire the fatal shot. The prosecution claims Davis planned the killing in retaliation for his nephew being beaten by Shakur hours earlier. A police officer testified that Shakur refused to cooperate with authorities after being shot, stating, "We'll take care of it." Davis's defense attorneys have called the prosecution's narrative fiction, citing a flawed investigation and questioning the reliability of evidence presented, including Davis's own memoir.

The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, has begun in Las Vegas for his alleged role in the 1996 murder of rap star Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors contend Davis was the "on-site commander" of the drive-by shooting that killed Shakur, motivated by retaliation for a physical confrontation involving his nephew. Davis has pleaded not guilty, but his own memoir, where he acknowledged a role, is considered key evidence. The defense argues there is insufficient evidence after 30 years. Shakur was shot and died days after attending a Mike Tyson fight and being involved in an altercation. Davis's public statements and book reportedly revived the investigation.

The trial of Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, has begun in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege Davis, also known as "Keefe D," was the "on-site commander" who masterminded the drive-by shooting as an act of revenge for the beating of his nephew. Shakur, a prominent hip-hop artist, died at age 25 following the incident near the Las Vegas Strip. Davis faces a murder charge with the intent to promote a criminal gang and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is expected to last up to six weeks and may include testimony from Suge Knight, who was with Shakur the night he was killed.

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las Vegas for his alleged role in orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis faces a murder charge with the intent to promote a criminal gang. Prosecutors aim to prove Davis made the decisions leading to Shakur's death and provided the weapon, not that he fired the fatal shots. Jury selection begins Monday, with the trial expected to last about a month. Davis's memoir details his involvement in obtaining a handgun used in the shooting. Numerous witnesses, including former associates and law enforcement, are expected to testify.