Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Attorneys are set to deliver closing arguments on Monday in the trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who stands accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The trial has reached its final stages after witness testimony wrapped up on Thursday.

On Friday, the judge and attorneys finalized the jury instructions, which will guide the jurors as they deliberate on the evidence presented. Davis has maintained his innocence, denying the allegations that he masterminded the fatal drive-by shooting.

The case centers on the events of September 7, 1996, when Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas. He died from his injuries six days later. Davis's arrest in September 2023 marked a significant development in a case that has remained unsolved for decades.

Prosecutors are expected to argue that Davis, a former hip-hop music mogul, played a key role in the events leading up to Shakur's death. His defense team will likely focus on challenging the prosecution's evidence and highlighting any reasonable doubt. The outcome of the trial will bring a potential resolution to one of music's most enduring mysteries.