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Former New Orleans Saints DE Will Smith shot and killed

Former Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed late Saturday night in New Orleans. Smith was 34 years old.

Smith and his wife Racquel were reportedly involved in a minor car accident, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, which ultimately led to the shooting. Smith's wife was also shot twice and was rushed to a local hospital.

A witness to the shooting claims as many as eight gunshots were fired, according to the Times-Picayune.

A former first-round draft pick in 2004, Smith played his entire nine-year NFL career for the Saints and was a starter for the 2009 Super Bowl team.