Murder Charge Upheld for the Only Suspect to Face Prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing

Murder Charge Upheld for the Only Suspect to Face Prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing
Duane “Keffe D” Davis arrives in court for a hearing on a motion to dismiss charges for his involvement in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 in Las Vegas. Ethan Miller/Pool Photo via AP
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LAS VEGAS—The only suspect ever to be charged in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas has lost a bid to have his murder case dismissed.

In a ruling Tuesday from the bench, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny said Duane “Keffe D” Davis isn’t protected against prosecution because he has not provided proof of immunity deals that he says he reached years ago with federal and local authorities while still living in California.