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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jessica Hill, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case centers around a 1996 shooting that occurred near the Las Vegas Strip.
A trial is set to begin in Las Vegas for a former gang leader. The defendant is accused of involvement in a high-profile killing from nearly 30 years ago. Family members of the victim have been waiting for answers for decades.
The case centers around a 1996 shooting that occurred near the Las Vegas Strip. A jury has been selected to hear the case, consisting of 6 men and 10 women. Further details are available from KPRC 2, including information about the defendant and the upcoming trial proceedings, which are expected to start with opening statements on Monday.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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