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Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. What to know
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Hill | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged with murder.
A trial is underway for a man accused of involvement in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged with murder. The case stems from a shooting in Las Vegas where Shakur was shot multiple times and later died.
Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, made public statements and wrote a memoir that led to his arrest in 2023. Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Shakur's death are available from the source. The case had gone cold until recent developments led to Davis' arrest and the current trial.
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Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? A trial is underway for a man accused of involvement in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged with murder. The case stems from a shooting in Las Vegas where…
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