AceShowbiz - A jury has been chosen to hear the murder trial of Duane Keffe D Davis, who faces charges for allegedly orchestrating the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip in 1996. Opening statements for the case are set to begin on Monday, marking a major legal step more than two decades after the rapper’s death.

The shooting occurred on September 7, 1996, when Tupac Shakur was riding as a passenger in a BMW driven by Marion "Suge" Knight. The vehicle was stopped at a red light when a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and fired multiple shots. While Knight survived, Tupac Shakur succumbed to his injuries six days later at age 25. Prosecutors allege that Davis did not personally fire the weapon but was responsible for supplying it and making decisions that led to the killing. Under Nevada law, assisting or promoting a murder can result in a conviction even if the defendant was not the shooter. Davis is the only surviving occupant of the car from which the shots were fired.

In his own statements shared through various media and his 2019 book, Davis has discussed his involvement with the shooting and gang activity. These admissions helped renew the case against him. Meanwhile, Marion "Suge" Knight, who was driving during the incident and is currently incarcerated for an unrelated crime, has expressed unwillingness to take part in the trial. The court selected a jury consisting of ten women and six men to hear the proceedings, which are expected to last up to six weeks and may include testimony from Knight.

Tupac Shakur was a seminal figure in hip-hop, known for his breakthrough album "2Pacalypse Now" and his impactful film roles in titles like Bullet and Gang Related. His influence extended beyond music into acting and social commentary, earning multiple Grammy and MTV Award nominations before his untimely death.

This trial represents a significant moment in seeking justice for one of rap’s most iconic figures, closing a long chapter of mystery and speculation around the circumstances of Tupac Shakur’s death. The outcome could have lasting implications for how criminal responsibility is assigned in gang-related violence within the music industry and beyond.