Former NFLer Will Smith Killed In Overnight Incident In New Orleans

Former NFLer Will Smith late yesterday was "shot and killed in New Orleans following a fender bender." Smith's wife, Racquel, was "wounded and taken to a hospital" (NOLA.com, 4/10). Saints Senior VP/Communications Greg Bensel tweeted, "A senseless and tragic loss." Numerous other Saints and players around the NFL "expressed their condolences and shock as well throughout the night on social media" (NOLA.com, 4/10). Former teammate Zach Strief tweeted, "Shocked and devastated. I'm so overwhelmed with grief over this." Eagles CB Malcolm Jenkins: "Words can't express how much I will miss my teammate and friend Will Smith!" Smith's agent Joel Segal said in a statement, "He was an amazing man whose true joy came from his special family" (THE DAILY).