Details emerge in Will Smith road-rage shooting, adding to "complex" case, per defense attorney

The reported story on Will Smith's death took another turn Monday morning.

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Thirty-four-year-old Will Smith, a former defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, was killed when he was shot in the back and in the side late Saturday night following a reported road-rage incident, according to the USA Today.

Cardell Hayes was arrested in connection with the shooting, but has not been charged at this time. According to the USA Today, Hayes was following a hit-and-run driver from moments prior when he ran into the back of Smith's Mercedes. The report does not note whether or not Smith was the driver from the original hit-and-run accident.

According to Hayes' attorney, per USA Today, the case is much more complex than the police have made it out to be as he points to Hayes calling 911 after being hit and convincing a witness to stay and speak with police.

We'll continue to track this story as more information becomes available.