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Tupac Murder Trial: Shooting Erupts Near Las Vegas Courthouse as Late Rapper’s Family Departs After Hearing · Fresh Intelligence

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[SPEAKER_00]: The trial for the murder of two-packed Shakur is underway, but a nearby security risk brought police close to the courthouse.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Las Vegas Metro Police responded to a shooting at a Starbucks downtown on August 18, while Shakur's family was exiting the courthouse.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The shooting resulted in no victims and did not appear related to the murder trial unfolding nearby.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Duane, Keefty, Davis, is on trial for the 1996 murder of the rapper, having pleaded not guilty.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Davis faces charges of murder with a deadly weapon and enhancing sentencing for gang involvement.
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[SPEAKER_00]: On the night of the incident, Tupac and Sujnite were driving from a boxing match when the shooting occurred.
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[SPEAKER_00]: While Sujnite survived, Tupac died days later from his injuries while receiving medical care.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Davis allegedly provided the gun to the shooter and was present in the vehicle during the shooting.
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[SPEAKER_00]: An expert attorney noted that Davis blew up his own case by discussing his involvement publicly.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Before the trial, the judge allowed police interviews and excerpts from Davis memoir to be used as evidence.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Davis claimed he wasn't directly involved, but alleged a ghostwriter embellished his story for profit.