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Duane "Keffe D" Davis in court for his murder trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool)

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac Shakur’s murder

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Friends and family members of rapper Tupac Shakur, including his sister Sekyiwa Shakur, second left, line up to hug Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal, right, after a jury found Duane Davis guilty of first-degree murder in his trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)

The trial over Tupac Shakur’s murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press

Duane Davis stands during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)

What to know about the evidence that led to a conviction in Tupac Shakur’s killing

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. - Associated Press

Duane Davis enters the courtoom during his trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool)

The Latest: Jury will hear closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

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Duane Davis stands during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)

Prosecutor urges jurors to convict Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis at Tupac Shakur murder trial

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis stands during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)

Jury convicts Duane ‘Keffe D Davis of first-degree murder in 1996 killing Tupac Shakur

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Graffiti about Tupac is seen on a pole Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, near the intersection where he was shot at in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

‘RIP King’: Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis looks on during his trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (Caroline Brehman/Pool Photo via AP)

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis’ murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis appears in court during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)

Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur’s fatal wounds at Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis trial

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis appears in court during the third day of jury selection in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool)

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis, center, stands with his attorney Michael Sanft, right, as prospective jurors enter the courtroom during the fourth day of jury selection for his murder trial in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. Davis was indicted on murder charges for his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)

After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here’s what to know

By Andrew Dalton - Associated Press

Duane Davis appears in court during the third day of jury selection in his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool)

Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis, left, talks with his attorney Michael Sanft in Clark County District Court during a calendar call and motion hearing for Davis' upcoming trial, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Pool Photo via AP)

A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing is on trial. Here’s what to know

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane Davis, left, talks with his attorney Michael Sanft in Clark County District Court during a calendar call and motion hearing for Davis' upcoming trial, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Pool Photo via AP)

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

By Rio Yamat - Associated Press

Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 1996, left, and Duane "Keffe D" Davis appears in District Court for his involvement in the 1996 killing of Shakur in Las Vegas on Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo)

Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan arrive at an event, April 11, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool, File)

This week in court: 6 high-profile cases from the Tate brothers to D4vd

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Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 1996, left, and Duane "Keffe D" Davis appears in District Court for his involvement in the 1996 killing of Shakur in Las Vegas on Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo)

Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

A Tupac Shakur bobblehead is displayed for the Baltimore Orioles' giveaway at a baseball game against the Athletics on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Noah Trister)

Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway, as his sister throws out ceremonial first pitch

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Duane Davis, left, looks back during a hearing on claims of juror misconduct in his jailhouse battery case at the Regional Justice Center, July 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool) **FILE**

Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence

By Jessica Hill - Associated Press

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, left, appears in District Court for his involvement in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool)

Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year

By Ty O'Neil - Associated Press