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Tupac murder trial witness testifies
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The gist
Former security officer William Heidmeyer testified hearing 'three volleys' of gunfire and seeing a young man holding a pistol. The trial of Duane Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac's 1996 murder.
Background
Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former Crips leader, is charged with first-degree murder for orchestrating the shooting, allegedly in retaliation for a beating involving his nephew. The trial began with opening statements on Monday, and witnesses are now testifying.
How it unfolded
- Sep 7, 1996Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas and later died.
- Aug 14, 2026Newsweek reports that Suge Knight could be called to testify.
- Aug 17, 2026Opening statements and first witnesses, including former LVMPD officer Garry Dale, who testified Shakur said 'No, we'll take care of it' in the ambulance.
- Aug 18, 2026Second day of witness testimony; former security officer William Heidmeyer describes hearing gunfire and seeing a man with a pistol.
Who’s saying what
- Prosecution
- Evidence and testimony will show Davis arranged the fatal shooting.
- Defense
- Davis was embellishing, and there is no proof he was even in Las Vegas.
Still unverified
The identity of the man with the pistol seen by Heidmeyer is not confirmed as the shooter.