Ex-Saints DE Will Smith killed; wife shot after traffic accident
 

Former Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in New Orleans' Lower Garden District on Saturday night following a traffic collision, the coroner's office confirmed.

Smith, 34, was shot after exchanging words with the driver of a Hummer H2 that rear-ended his Mercedes G63 SUV, causing him to strike another vehicle, police said.

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Smith was shot multiple times, and his wife, Racquel, also 34, was shot twice in the right leg, according to police. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife was taken to a hospital.

Smith's family released a statement Sunday morning.

"On behalf of the Smith family, we are thankful for the outpouring of support and prayers. We ask that you continue to respect the family's privacy as they grieve the loss of a devoted husband, father and friend."

Police said the 30-year-old driver of the Hummer was in custody and being interviewed, and that the handgun used in the shooting had been recovered.



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Horrible news
R.I.P

Ex-Saints DE Will Smith killed; wife shot after traffic accident
 

Will Smith, the former Saints defensive end, was killed and a woman was wounded in a late-night shooting in New Orleans on Saturday (April 9), according to two law enforcement sources and a Saints source with direct knowledge of the incident.

He was 34.

The double shooting took place around 11:29 p.m., near the intersection of Sophie Wright and Felicity streets in the Lower Garden District, NOPD said.
Police, who has not officially identified the fatal victim as Smith, said the victim and his wife were traveling eastbound on Sophie Wright Place when their Mercedes Benz SUV was rear-ended by a Hummer H2. The collision caused the Smith's vehicle to hit a Chevrolet Impala traveling along the same street.

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Smith and the driver of the Hummer "exchanged words, at which time the driver of the Hummer produced a handgun and shot the male victim multiple times and his 34-year-old wife twice in the right leg," said NOPD spokesman Juan Barnes.

Smith was pronounced dead on the scene. His wife was transported to a hospital, authorities said. Police said the 30-year-old driver of the Hummer is in custody and being interviewed by investigators. The gun used has been recovered.

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The double shooting took place around 11:29 p.m., near the intersection of Sophie Wright and Felicity streets.

A witness at the scene, Janis Baehr, a tourist in town for the French Quarter Festival, said she was walking near the intersection and heard six to eight gunshots. She said she went to the injured woman's aid, giving her ice chips.

The witness said the woman appeared to have two gunshot wounds to her leg. The woman was taken away by ambulance.

Smith was slumped over the steering wheel of a silver SUV. The coroner's office is on the scene investigating.


Ex-Saint Will Smith shot to death in New Orleans, sources confirm | NOLA.com

Too freaking young. RIP and prayers for the family

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R.I.P.

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I was against the death penalty but for obvious murder and attempted murder on Will Smith and his wife, I hope the guy fry w/out a wet sponge (green mile)

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Thats awful!! RIP Mr Smith

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Oh no! Rest in peace.

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So awful. Still a young man, over what a fender bender? Then shoots his wife twice. Throw away the key on this guy.

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So Sad. I was keeping up with it on twitter. I can't even begin to comprehend how someone could take the life of someone for something so small. Prayers go out to The Smith Family...peace & comfort at this time. man, smh.

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Hope the Saints honor him some way, I'm sure they will.

#WeWILL

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Know the rest of the details in this story will drop in the next few hours as light comes...

Prayers for his survivors...

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All this senseless killing....over a damn fender bender....man....such a waste of both lives.
I pray for the Smith family that they may find peace after this senseless murder. This makes me sick.

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Just saw this, this morning. Very Sad

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Smdh.

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Oh my god i woke up and saw that and i thought i was seeing things. Thats a damn shame.

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Over a minor fender bender. I'm upset, I am angry right now. I've met Will several times. He was such a great man. This senseless sh!t has to stop. RIP Will

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I just saw the news this morning. I am truly saddened by this. Over a frikkin car accident. Prayers said for his family and his wife. Hopefully her wounds aren't life threatening.

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I just woke up and saw this... I want to cry.

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Rip Will Smith great player for us and loved the NOLA community and this is how he goes out... It's sad I hope that POS who did this rots in hell sry human being.... Prayers to his family .... Gone too soon !


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Poor kids growing up without a father over a ****ing fender bender

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Frigan pisses me off too, fender bender...

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RIP will

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Very sad. My condolences to Will's family and friends.

Glad they got the guy who did it. He should never see the sun again.

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A man is taken into custody at the scene where former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in a Mercedes SUV on Camp Street in the lower Garden District on Saturday night, April 9, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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A man is taken into custody at the scene where former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in a Mercedes SUV on Camp Street in the lower Garden District on Saturday night, April 9, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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Just why?

At least they have the shooter in custody.

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R.I.P. Big Dog

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New Orleans Police investigate the scene where former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in a Mercedes SUV on Camp Street in the lower Garden District on Saturday night, April 9, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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This is where it hits home for me; seeing PT like this just makes my heart sink...

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Former Saints running back Pierre Thomas watches as New Orleans Police investigate the scene where his New Orleans Saints teammate, defensive end Will Smith, was shot to death in a Mercedes SUV on Camp Street in the lower Garden District on Saturday night, April 9, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

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And Mayor Mitch Landrieu is worried about moving/destroying statues...

SMDH.



RIP.. Will. Prayers for his wife.

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EXACTLY!!!! Crime rate is through the roof and he chooses to fight about stupid statues. On a brighter side the suspect is in custody. Hope they fry him.

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Something is odd here.

Both guys waited for the police to arrive instead of fleeing the scene.

Thats very unusual.

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What a savage place this world can be. I pray for his family and friends, and for the the one who committed this horrific crime, that God would have mercy on his soul and save him from himself. His life on earth is forfeit now.

I can't imagine what goes through a person's mind to do something like this, and I'd rather not imagine it.

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Reading this and still can't believe it... :confused:

So sad for his family, friends and the WhoDat nation.


Read a post saying 20 murders in NOLA recently - mayor and governor need to grow a set between them and slow down crime there.

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New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is killed after he and his wife were shot in a 'road rage' attack | Daily Mail Online

OMG!!! Awful news. Peace to his family and friends and former teamates in their grief.
Lovely wife and adorable young little kids....so sad. for these people.


Someone who contributes to society killed by someone who contributes.....drugs...a Hummer...really.
This POS could have killed other tourist there too.

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You know, Smash, had said the same thing and took it down earlier...

Know it may seem irrational to say as the f**king pr*ck was no where near the scene, but the leadership of the City has got people so freaking fired up over memorials that have been there forever and people got along just fine until the Landreiu's came into the politics of this city...

All the problems this city has and the baldheaded pr*ck and his family are using memorials to distract people from their ineffectual policies and leadership to turn the city into a real great, special place...

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That's because it's New Orleans, some bleeding heart liberal judge will have 'em back on the streets in six months...

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