UPDATE: The Meridian Police have confirmed the death of former Mississippi State wideout Chris Smith.
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Meridian's police chief confirms that Chris Smith was killed last night, per @AmiciaRamsey https://t.co/drQj8Pf4vK
— For Whom the Cowbell Tolls (@mstatesports) July 16, 2016
Original story below:
According to multiple reports, former Mississippi State wide receiver Chris Smith was shot and killed on Friday night in an incident that took place in Meridian, MS. The
WTOK in Mississippi first reported the story, but they have yet to release the name of the victim. However, those close to the program seem to indicate that it was indeed Smith at the wrong end of this tragedy.
The tweets you are seeing about Chris Smith appear to be true. He was apparently shot and killed tonight in Meridian.
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) July 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/CoachTimHorton/status/754320986745503744
Details on what happened are currently sparse, but WTOK is reporting that a flurry of shots were fired at around 10:45 p.m. local time at an apartment complex.
Smith last played for Mississippi State in 2012, a season where he was Mississippi State's second leading receiver with 581 yards. For his career, Smith caught for 1,180 yards and five touchdowns.
This story will be updated as more details are made available. As for now, Smith's former teammates have taken to Twitter to mourn their fallen comrade.
MissState Football brotherhood lost a good one today. Chris Smith. Thoughts & prayers are with his family. Rest Easy #8. You'll be missed.
— Jamar Chaney (@Jamar51Chaney) July 16, 2016
RIP Chris Smith ... God knows best🙏🏽
— Deontae Skinner (@DSkinner__11) July 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/CWhite51/status/754297375598923776
[H/T Saturday Down South]
