Duane Davis Appears in Court as Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Opens in Las Vegas
Duane Davis appeared before a Las Vegas judge on Monday as his trial began in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
LAS VEGAS — Duane Davis, the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday as his murder trial got underway.
Davis was brought before the bench at the Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center, marking the latest chapter in a case that has remained open for three decades.
The appearance comes more than 29 years after Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by attack on the Las Vegas Strip. The rapper, then 25, died from his injuries six days after the September 1996 shooting.
Davis, who has pleaded not guilty, is the only person ever charged in connection with Shakur's death. Authorities arrested him in 2023, reviving a case that had long been considered cold.
Monday's hearing was a procedural step in what is expected to be a closely watched trial. The court appearance drew significant attention, with photographers capturing Davis as he entered the courtroom.
Shakur's death has remained a defining moment in hip-hop history, and the trial is being followed closely by fans and legal observers alike. The proceedings are set to continue in the coming weeks.