Will Smith, Former NFL Player, Killed In Shooting

Former New Orleans Saints and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Will Smith was shot to death in New Orleans on Saturday. He was 34.

The shooting took place at 11:29pm on Saturday in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District during an altercation after a traffic accident.

"Police said Smith, 34, 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. 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 (Smith) multiple times and his 34-year-old wife twice in the right leg,” said NOPD spokesman Juan Barnes. Smith was pronounced dead at 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 in the shooting has been recovered."

Smith had 67.5 sacks over a nine-year career with the Saints. He made a Pro Bowl in 2006. He won both a Super Bowl and a national title at Ohio State.

UPDATE: The alleged shooter has been charged with second degree murder.