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Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Hill, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old man, is accused of orchestrating the rapper's death and is charged with murder.
A trial is set to begin in the case of Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old man, is accused of orchestrating the rapper's death and is charged with murder. He has pleaded not guilty to the crime, which is alleged to have been committed with the intent to promote a criminal gang.
The trial is expected to revisit the events of the Las Vegas shooting that occurred nearly 30 years ago. Tupac Shakur was a prominent figure in the hip-hop community and his death remains a significant event. Further details about the trial and the case against Davis are available from the source.
The trial is scheduled to start with opening statements, marking a significant development in a case that has gone unsolved for decades.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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