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Tupac murder trial witness testimony
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The gist
Former security officer William Heidmeyer testified hearing 'three volleys' of gunfire and seeing a man with a pistol. The trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.
Background
Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in September 1996. Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is charged with orchestrating the murder, accused of supplying the weapon. The trial began on August 17, 2026, with opening statements and the first witnesses, and continues with testimony from former security officers and investigators.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1996Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.
- Aug 17, 2026Opening statements and first witnesses in the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, including retired LVMPD officer Garry Dale who testified Shakur said 'No, we'll take care of it' in the ambulance.
- Aug 18, 2026Day two of witness testimony: former security officer William Heidmeyer describes hearing gunfire and seeing a man with a pistol; other witnesses include crime scene analyst Thomas Kern and former detective Dean O'Kelly.
Who’s saying what
- Prosecution
- Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal argues Davis orchestrated the shooting in retaliation for the beating of his nephew.
- Defense
- Attorney Michael Sanft raises credibility issues with investigators and says the prosecution cannot link Davis conclusively to the shooting.
Still unverified
The identity of the man seen holding a pistol by Heidmeyer is not confirmed; he deduced it was the suspect but did not see him fire.