Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted of first-degree murder of Tupac Shakur

Former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly three decades after the killing.

Ex-gang leader convicted of Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Google News MT reports. The verdict closes a case that had remained unsolved for nearly three decades.

Davis was accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas that killed Shakur on 13 September 1996. Prosecutors argued that Davis was present in the vehicle from which the fatal shots were fired, and that he arranged the attack.

The conviction follows years of public statements Davis made about the night of the murder, including claims detailed in a memoir. Investigators used those admissions as part of the case against him.

Shakur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, was 25 years old at the time of his death. He had been shot multiple times while riding in a car after attending a boxing match. He died six days later in hospital.

Davis faced a charge of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. The guilty verdict was delivered by a jury in Las Vegas, where the crime took place.

The case attracted widespread attention given Shakur's cultural legacy and the length of time it took authorities to bring charges. Davis is the first person to be convicted in connection with the killing.

Source: Google News MT