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A Nevada jury on Monday found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Davis, 63, could face life in prison after becoming the first person convicted in the nearly 30-year-old case, according to The Associated Press.
Jurors deliberated for about three hours following closing arguments in the closely watched trial.
Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, cried after the verdict was read, while Davis’ son covered his face with one hand.
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In closing arguments, Prosecutor Binu Palal said Davis obtained a gun and “went hunting” for Shakur and Marion “Suge” Knight after they attacked Davis’ nephew, according to The Associated Press.
He said Davis consistently placed himself inside the Cadillac used in the shooting.
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Meanwhile, defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that no evidence beyond Davis’ statements placed him in Las Vegas or inside the car.
The 16-member panel, including four alternates, heard nine days of testimony from 24 prosecution witnesses and three defense witnesses.
Davis was ordered held without bail pending sentencing, which is scheduled for Oct. 13.
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A gunman in a white Cadillac opened fire on a BMW carrying Shakur and Knight on Sept. 7, 1996, on the Las Vegas Strip. Knight recovered from minor injuries.
Shakur succumbed to his injuries six days later at 25 years old.
Fox News’ Melissa Chrise and Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
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