Duane “Keffe D” Davis Testifies in Court, Names Nephew as Tupac Shakur’s Shooter
In the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area, jurors are hearing testimony from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who stated in a 2008 interview that his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, was the one who fired the fatal shots at Tupac Shakur during…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 21, 2026 —
Jurors in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area are currently hearing testimony related to the 1996 fatal shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, an alleged gang leader, has been testifying, asserting that his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, fired the shots that killed Shakur during a drive-by incident.
Davis made these statements previously in a 2008 interview, which is now being presented as evidence. The testimony implicates Anderson, who was reportedly a member of the South Side Compton Crips, as the direct perpetrator of the shooting. The details emerging in court center on Davis’s account of events leading up to and following Shakur’s death.
The trial is focused on unraveling the circumstances surrounding one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries. Davis’s testimony is a pivotal element in the ongoing legal proceedings, providing a direct accusation against his nephew. The court is examining the validity and implications of this account, nearly three decades after the event occurred.
Details regarding the specific charges Davis faces or the full timeline of his testimony were not provided in the summary. The outcome of the proceedings and any further legal actions are pending the conclusion of the court’s examination of the evidence and witness statements.
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