Meridian Police Confirm that Chris Smith was Shot and Killed Last Night

After a reported tragedy struck last night, there is now an official confirmation from the police that former Mississippi State receiver Chris Smith was indeed the man killed in Meridian last night.

One man was shot and killed at Frank Berry Courts Apt. I'm waiting to hear back from Meridian Police Dpt to confirm if Chris Smith is linked

— Amicia Ramsey (@AmiciaRamsey) July 16, 2016

There has been no name released of the victim in last nights shooting.

— Amicia Ramsey (@AmiciaRamsey) July 16, 2016

Former MSU football player killed in Meridian shooting https://t.co/exbuRO8qsp

— Amicia Ramsey (@AmiciaRamsey) July 16, 2016

According to Amicia Ramsey's report for WTOK, Meridian's Chief of Police, Benny DuBose, confirmed that Chris Smith was killed at the Frank Berry Courts Apartments last night. Police are still searching for the suspect and the cause.