Trial for Tupac Murder Suspect Pushed to 2026, Defense Suggests Alternative Suspect
The long-awaited trial for Duane "Keefe D" Davis, the sole suspect charged in the murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, has been delayed until 2026. This postponement prolongs the wait for justice nearly three decades after the fatal shooting rocked the music world.
A judge granted the delay after Davis’ legal team requested more time to interview new witnesses and build their defense.
"It looks like there are quite a few things that are left to be done to get this case prepared so that Mr. Davis can have effective assistance of counsel," Judge Carli Kierny stated in court.
Davis, who was arrested in September 2023, has long been implicated in Tupac’s murder. Prosecutors argue that he played a key role in the September 6, 1996, drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. They claim he was in the car and provided the gun used in what they believe was a retaliatory attack after Tupac and members of Death Row Records assaulted Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson, earlier that night at the MGM Grand.
Despite previously admitting in interviews and a book that he was present during the shooting, Davis’ defense team is now disputing that claim.
"Given the magnitude of this case, it is imperative that we have adequate time to present a comprehensive defense," said Carl Arnold, Davis' attorney. "We are actively conducting further investigations, speaking with key witnesses, and ensuring that Mr. Davis receives the fair trial to which he is constitutionally entitled."
Arnold even suggested that another person, Reggie Wright Jr., a former Death Row Records security official, may have played a role in Tupac’s murder.
In response, Wright Jr. firmly denied the accusation, telling ABC News, "Good luck finding someone saying that, that's credible. It's heartbreaking they keep dragging in my name. I didn't have anything to do with that. One of the worst days of my life was when I heard that that happened."
Davis is the only person still alive from the group police believe was in the car when the shots were fired. The indictment also names Orlando Anderson, Terrance Brown, and Deandre Smith—all now deceased—as part of the group involved in the attack.
Tupac succumbed to his injuries on September 13, 1996, after spending several days in critical condition. His murder remains one of the most infamous unsolved cases in hip-hop history.
With the trial now pushed back another year, the wait for closure continues for Tupac’s family, friends, and fans.
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