Will Smith, a 34-year-old African American former defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, tragically died on April 9, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Smith was shot and killed during a confrontation that occurred after a minor car accident. The incident began when Smith's vehicle was rear-ended by the car driven by Cardell Hayes, a 28-year-old at the time. Following the collision, an argument ensued, and Hayes, who was armed, shot Smith eight times, with seven of the shots hitting him in the
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