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Will Smith

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Apr 09, 2016

Victim Details

Will Smith

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2016-04-09

34

Will

Smith

06/20/2026

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In the warm New Orleans night of April 9, 2016, a traffic incident escalated into a fatal encounter that claimed the life of 34-year-old former New Orleans Saints defensive end, Will Smith. The chain of events began when Smith's Mercedes SUV was involved in a collision with a Hummer driven by Cardell Hayes in the Lower Garden District.

Following the initial minor collision, a heated verbal exchange took place between the two men. The confrontation quickly turned violent when Hayes produce ...
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  • NOLA.com: Will Smith death: Video raises question of 2nd gun before shooting
  • ELPASOPROUD: Lawyer: Man accused of killing Saints champ is 'not the aggressor'
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