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

The police finally confirm that Chris Smith was shot and killed last night.

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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.

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.