'Keffe D' Convicted of Tupac Shakur Murder

In a landmark verdict, former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis—then 63—has been found guilty of murdering rap legend Tupac Shakur. The accused gunman was credited with the September 7, 1996 drive‑by shooting that left the famed rapper shot multiple times on the Las Vegas Strip before his death came weeks later.

The case was officially opened by prosecutors in early 2023 after evidence and witnesses redirected the Homicide Unit’s focus onto a cold case. While the investigation was long‑shrouded, the sentencing now carries a maximum life term without parole.

The jury’s decision reflects both the severity of the crime and the community’s enduring calls for closure after the world’s most high‑profile rap murder remains unsolved for years.

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