The viral claim circulating online—”BREAKING TIMELINE SHIFT: Newly reviewed CCTV timestamps show Tupac’s car paused 47 seconds longer at the Las Vegas intersection than early reports stated”—has reignited intense scrutiny of the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. This alleged extra window at the red light on East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane (just off the Las Vegas Strip) is now positioned as central to renewed analysis, potentially reshaping debates over premeditation, opportunity, and the sequence of events in the drive-by shooting that claimed his life.

As of February 2026, Duane “Keffe D” Davis remains the only person charged in the case (arrested September 2023, trial currently scheduled for August 10, 2026, after multiple delays). No mainstream news outlets (ABC News, Rolling Stone, FOX5 Vegas, Las Vegas Review-Journal, or court records) have reported any fresh CCTV timestamp revelations or a specific “47-second” extension in recent evidence reviews. The claim appears to stem from social media posts (e.g., Facebook pages amplifying “newly reviewed” footage or timeline discrepancies), often tied to ongoing trial prep, documentary recaps, or fan-driven speculation amid pretrial motions.

Standard Timeline from Established Sources

Official police reports, grand jury evidence (2023), and timelines (FOX5 Vegas, ABC News, Wikipedia summaries) place the shooting around 11:10–11:15 p.m. on September 7, 1996:

Tupac and Suge Knight left the MGM Grand after the Tyson-Seldon fight and a lobby altercation with Orlando Anderson.
The black BMW convoy headed east on Flamingo Road.
At the intersection with Koval Lane, the BMW stopped at a red light.
Tupac rolled down his window to chat/flirt with women in a nearby car (inviting them to Club 662).
A white Cadillac pulled up on the right; shots fired from the rear passenger seat (a .40-caliber Glock).
Knight drove off despite a flat tire, stopping about a mile away at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon.

The stop is described as brief but not instantaneous—long enough for the conversation with the women and positioning of the Cadillac. Surveillance footage (MGM Grand exit, some intersection cams) exists and has been part of grand jury evidence, but no public release or recent analysis confirms a 47-second extension beyond early reports. Earlier accounts often note the stop as “routine” at a red light, with the attack seeming sudden.

Why a 47-Second Shift Would Matter (If True)

If newly reviewed timestamps added nearly a minute to the pause:

Opportunity for targeting: An extended idle creates a larger window for the Cadillac to approach, observe, and execute—supporting premeditation theories (retaliation for the MGM fight involving Southside Crips, per Keffe D’s own admissions in interviews and his memoir).
Premeditation vs. opportunistic: A quick “almost instant” stop (as some witness accounts imply) might suggest coincidence or quick reaction; longer pause leans toward deliberate ambush.
Witness vs. camera discrepancies: This echoes prior viral discussions (e.g., “camera saw one thing, witness said another”)—early witnesses described minimal delay, while footage could show prolonged idling due to traffic, conversation, or convoy spacing.
Trial implications: With Keffe D’s defense filing motions to suppress evidence (e.g., 2023 home search) and arguing delays/contradictions, any new CCTV detail could fuel challenges to the prosecution’s sequence. Recent delays (to August 2026) cite “voluminous” evidence review, including potential new witness interviews—though no public link to 47 seconds.

However, no credible 2025–2026 reports confirm such CCTV re-analysis. Released materials include:

MGM Grand exit footage (showing Tupac/Knight leaving post-fight).
Crime scene photos/videos (bullet-ridden BMW).
Bodycam from 2023 raid/arrest (not intersection-related).
No new intersection CCTV timestamps publicly detailed.

The “47 seconds” figure may derive from fan breakdowns of existing footage, misinterpretations of red-light cycles, or amplified social media claims (often tied to conspiracy angles involving other figures like Diddy, though unsubstantiated in court).

Ongoing Case Context (February 2026)

Keffe D’s trial: Delayed multiple times (originally 2024, then Feb 2026, now Aug 10, 2026) due to defense needs for more evidence review, witness issues, and voluminous discovery.
Motions include suppressing 2023 search evidence (nighttime raid criticized) and past attempts to dismiss charges over delay.
No new CCTV bombshells reported in recent filings or media.

This “timeline shift” buzz fits the pattern of enduring Tupac case fascination—grainy footage, conflicting accounts, and 30-year-old questions keep resurfacing, especially with trial prep heating up. If real CCTV re-examination exists, it would likely emerge in court filings soon. Until verified, treat the 47-second claim as speculative fuel in an already complex mystery.

The intersection remains a haunting symbol: a red light that turned fatal, where seconds could mean everything.