World

Trial begins in 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur

A Las Vegas trial has opened with opening statements in the case of a gang leader accused of orchestrating hip-hop star Tupac's 1996 drive-by shooting death.

Skinny McBuntu

A trial in Las Vegas has begun for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with masterminding the 1996 drive-by killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. During the proceedings, prosecutors presented evidence including autopsy photos, with some family members leaving the courtroom as the evidence was shown. The defendant's case involves claims about who fired the fatal shots in the incident that occurred 30 years ago.

Covered byRNZStuff1NewsOtago Daily TimesNot covered byNZ HeraldNewstalk ZBNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz

Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.

What outlets are saying

RNZ

Gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor says

Jurors have heard opening statements in a trial in Las Vegas. Defendant Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murdering hip-hop star, Tupac, in a 1996 drive-by shooting.

Read the full story at RNZ

Stuff

Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur’s fatal wounds in trial

Some members of Tupac Shakur's family stepped out of the courtroom before prosecutors showed photos from his autopsy at the Las Vegas trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis.

Read the full story at Stuff

1News

Man accused of ordering Tupac's killing says nephew fired fatal shots

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is currently on trial, accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the 25-year-old hip-hop superstar in Las Vegas.

Read the full story at 1News