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Who was there the night Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas?
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Rio Yamat | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's killing are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A trial is underway for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The case has been ongoing since Davis' arrest in 2023, and jury selection began this week. Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The killing occurred on September 7, 1996, near the Las Vegas Strip. Tupac Shakur was a passenger in a black BMW driven by Marion "Suge" Knight when a white Cadillac pulled up and gunfire erupted, also wounding Knight. Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's killing are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A trial is underway for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The case has been ongoing since Davis' arrest in 2023, and jury…
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