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Former Mississippi State Football Player Chris Smith Killed in Shooting

Former Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Chris Smith was killed in a shooting Friday night in Meridian, Mississippi.

Few details surrounding the incident are known currently, but police are still searching for a suspect, according to WTOK.

Following news of Smith's death, several former teammates paid tribute, including Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Deontae Skinner:

RIP Chris Smith ... God knows bestud83dude4fud83cudffd

— Deontae Skinner (@DSkinner__11) July 16, 2016

Former Mississippi State and Eagles linebacker Jamar Chaney had the following to say:

MissState Football brotherhood lost a good one today.