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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Will Smith

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2016-04-09

34

Will

Smith

11/24/2025