A Las Vegas judge sentenced Duane “Keffe D” Davis to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, was convicted of murder with a deadly weapon, although the gang-related aspect of his charge was dismissed. During his sentencing, Davis requested the return of personal items taken by police but offered no further comments. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson expressed hope that the sentencing would bring closure to Shakur’s family. Shakur, a hip-hop legend, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, a case that remained unsolved for years until Davis publicly admitted his involvement. Prosecutors argued that Davis sought revenge against Shakur and Marion “Suge” Knight, following an altercation involving Davis’ nephew. Despite Davis’ changing accounts, prosecutors maintained that he was in the white Cadillac from which the fatal shots were fired. Davis’ attorney contended that no concrete evidence placed him at the scene. Davis was the last surviving member of the group allegedly involved in the shooting.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac’s murder
