Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial, opening statements expected Monday
A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing nearly 30 years ago.
Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday.
Family members and fans of the legendary rapper have been waiting for decades to learn the truth behind the 1996 drive-by shooting that left Shakur dead at the height of his career.
Shakur was just 25 when he was shot near the Las Vegas Strip at a time when he was in the middle of a fierce battle for dominance in a music scene shaped by rival gangs.
Authorities three years ago charged Duane "Keffe D" Davis with murder , describing him as the "shot caller" who orchestrated the killing. Davis has pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to life in prison if he's convicted.
Sixteen jurors were picked for the trial, which is expected to last about a month. During the selection process, potential jurors were asked about their favorite books and movies, if they had any strong feelings about gangs, and whether they had listened to Shakur's music.