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Will Smith, former Saints star, killed in New Orleans

Will Smith, former star defensive end for the Saints, was shot and killed late Saturday night in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, according to the Times-Picayune.

According to police, Smith was apparently shot by a man that had rear-ended his vehicle into another car. Police have the suspect in custody. A woman that was with Smith was also shot in the leg and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Smith played his entire decade-long career for the Saints. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall in the 2004 draft out of Ohio St.