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Watch: Opening statements begin at murder trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Jessica Hill | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 17, 2026
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Key points A man, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is accused of orchestrating the killing and has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. A trial has begun in a nearly 30-year-old Las Vegas killing.
A trial has begun in a nearly 30-year-old Las Vegas killing. The case involves the death of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. A man, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is accused of orchestrating the killing and has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
The trial is expected to revisit the events of a Las Vegas night nearly three decades ago. Davis, 63, faces life in prison if convicted. The case has drawn attention from Tupac Shakur fans, who have gathered at the Las Vegas courthouse for the trial.
Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's death are available from the source. The trial is set to continue with weeks of testimony.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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