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Watch: Jury hears Duane Davis say his nephew fired shots that killed Tupac Shakur
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jessica Hill , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The case involves the death of a 25-year-old hip-hop figure. A trial is underway for Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating a high-profile killing.
A trial is underway for Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating a high-profile killing. He had spoken to detectives in the past about the incident. Davis claimed his nephew was the one who fired the fatal shots. The nephew, however, had been deceased for some time before the interview took place.
The case involves the death of a 25-year-old hip-hop figure. Further details about the events surrounding the killing are available.
A video from the night of the incident was shown during the trial, and more information can be found through additional reporting on the matter.
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Category: safety Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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