The Tupac murder investigation has been conducted by American authorities for nearly three decades
On September 13, 1996, American rapper and songwriter Tupac Shakur passed away after being hit by four bullets in a shooting in the city of Las Vegas. Now, nearly 30 years later, the prime suspect in his murder and former gang leader, Duane “Keefe D” Daviswill be tried in the US state of Nevada.
Daviswhich had its trial scheduled for June 2024was first arrested for the death of Tupac 27 years old after the incident. As reported by Rolling Stone Brasil magazine, investigations by the local police indicate that the defendant did not pull the trigger, but was the leader of the gang who had murdered the rapper.
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Authorities also claim that Orlando Andersonnephew of Davis who died two years after Shakur, would be the shooter responsible for the fateful night. Two other people considered the main suspects, Terry Brown It is Deandrae Smithalso died before being indicted by the police.
In a hearing held last week, Davis declared himself innocent of all charges. He also avoided the death penalty thanks to prosecutors in the case, who decided not to pursue legal action. The investigation into the murder of Tupac has been conducted by authorities in Las Vegas and Los Angeles for nearly three decades.