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Former Saints Defensive End Will Smith Killed In New Orleans
Former Saints DE Will Smith was shot and killed in the Lower Garden District Saturday night (4/9).
The former Saint was killed and a woman was injured in the shooting. He was 34.
The shooting took place around 11:29pm.
Police say Smith and his wife were rear-ended by a Hummer H2. The Smith's vehicle then hit a Chevrolet Impala. According to NOPD, Smith and the driver of the Hummer "exchanged words" before the driver produced a handgun.
The driver then shot Smith multiple times, hitting his wife twice in the right leg.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife was transported to a hospital.
The 30-year-old shooting suspect was apprehended, and is being questioned. The weapon was also recovered.
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