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Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The legendary rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting nearly 30 years ago.
A trial has begun in Las Vegas for a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The legendary rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting nearly 30 years ago. The defendant, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
If convicted, he faces life in prison. Shakur's death remains a significant event in the hip-hop community, and he is still widely regarded as a cultural icon. Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Shakur's death are available from the source.
The trial is expected to include weeks of testimony revisiting the circumstances of the rapper's killing.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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