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Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac killing
Duane Davis, who has written about the shooting himself, was sentenced after a hunt lasting three decades; NBC News and Reuters both report the same term.
At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Ex-gang leader gets 40 years to life for rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:19 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Viola Davis.
- BBN covered this story before: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced for masterminding Tupac Shakur's… (October 13).
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What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Las Vegas today, Duane Davis, a former gang leader, was sentenced to forty years to life for the 1996 murder of the rapper Tupac Shakur, ending a hunt that lasted nearly thirty years.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThirty years is a long time to wait for a verdict, but justice finally arrived, and I hope the family feels some peace.
The story so far
- Katseye's Sophia Returns in January; Pre-Grammy Gala Set · Variety
- Viola Davis Reveals Illness Behind '9 Out of 10' Pain · New York Post
- Hall Out Again, Webb Loses Playcalling, Guardians Force Game 5 · Yahoo Sports
- Glen Davis calls Ray Allen 'weird' as Giants tie still puzzles · Basketball Network
- Viola Davis and husband donate $1.2 million to her Rhode Island… · The Times of India
- Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced for masterminding Tupac Shakur's… · New York Post
- Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac killing (this story)
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