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.