'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
ABC News US · 2026-08-29
The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, is nearing its conclusion, almost 30 years after Shakur's death. Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charge. For many fans, this case represents the first real chance for justice and resolution in Shakur's killing, with some expressing that his "spirit wants justice" after decades of keeping his memory and music alive. Fans, including Shardae Williams and Julie Hardy, continue to honor Shakur, visiting an unofficial memorial at the Las Vegas Strip intersection where he was shot on September 7, 1996, and gathering on his June 16 birthday. They view Shakur not just as a musician but as a revolutionary figure who spoke to the struggles of the Black community through his T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E philosophy.