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Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a murder charge related to Shakur's death in Las Vegas.
A trial is underway for a man accused of involvement in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a murder charge related to Shakur's death in Las Vegas. The case has gone unresolved for decades, and the trial is expected to last about a month.
Jury selection began on Monday. Shakur was shot on September 7, 1996, while in a vehicle with music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Shakur's death are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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