Tupac murder trial: The jury that will decide whether Duane Davis murdered Tupac has been seated

Key Points:

• Jury of 12 members and 4 alternates, including 10 women and 6 men, has been selected to decide if Duane “Keffe D” Davis is guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years ago in Las Vegas.
• Davis, 63, is the first person charged in Shakur’s death and pleads not guilty to first-degree murder, with prosecutors alleging he orchestrated the killing though he did not fire the fatal shots.
• The trial, expected to last 4-5 weeks, will consider evidence including Davis’ memoir "Compton Street Legend" and past police interviews; Davis waived his right to jury sentencing.
• Jury selection involved intense questioning about gangs, rap culture, and prior knowledge of the case, with efforts to find impartial jurors despite Tupac’s widespread cultural impact.
• The trial has drawn significant attention from fans, media, and associates of Tupac, highlighting the enduring legacy and mystery surrounding the rapper’s 1996 shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.