Former Mississippi State WR reportedly shot, killed overnight

According to wtok.com, a shooting took place late Friday night in Meridian, Miss. and no details confirmed the name of the victim. This morning, former Mississippi State teammates got the news that the victim was former State wide receiver Chris Smith.

Terrible news to wake up to. One of the best teammates I ever had. RIP Chris Smith

— Nick Griffin (@MacGrifferous) July 16, 2016

Did not want to get that phone call. Going to miss you bro. Haven gained another dawg. #RIP Chris #8 pic.twitter.com/Mw3oIAAFID

— Tyler Russell (@Tyler17Russell) July 16, 2016

R.I.P Chris Smith! You was the man bro, praying for you and your fam https://t.co/ouKSpfFb8a

— Torrey Dale (@Torrey_Dale90) July 16, 2016

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He use to always say "Chris you're my favorite player in college football" He never would said why. RIP Chris Smith pic.twitter.com/AC2PdT6KtI

— Chris White (@CWhite51) July 16, 2016

My heart aches today thinking about this guy. One of the nicest and hardest workers I knew. Rest Easy 8. #Family pic.twitter.com/gZifQIwEaX

— Devon Bell (@devonbell__40) July 16, 2016

Smith, who played for the Bulldogs from 2009-2013, caught 109 passes for 1,180 yards and four touchdowns in his collegiate career.