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Jury convicts Duane Davis of murder in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points This conviction brings closure to friends of a hip-hop icon who died in 1996. Duane Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder.
A jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile murder case. Duane Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder. This conviction brings closure to friends of a hip-hop icon who died in 1996. The musician was 25 when he died. He had been shot after attending a boxing match.
Prosecutors presented their case against Davis, which included his own statements. The defense argued that Davis had exaggerated his involvement.
Further details about the case and conviction are available from the source. The verdict comes nearly three decades after the musician's death.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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