Tupac Shakur murder trial: Former gang leader Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years

DW reports: Former Los Angeles gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of ordering the killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.

The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted in books and interviews of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday.

This health story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tupac Shakur, Duane Davis and Keffe D.

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Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

DW and France 24

First reported

14 Oct 2026, 01:10 IST

Key names

Tupac Shakur, Duane Davis, Keffe D, Tupac Shakur Duane

Section

Health

Sources

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• DWTupac Shakur murder trial: Former gang leader Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years 14 Oct, 01:10
• France 24Former gang leader sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder 14 Oct, 01:27

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