ESPN.com · Apr 17, 2016
State police won't take over Will Smith probe
NEW ORLEANS -- The head of Louisiana State Police has rejected a request to take over investigating the death of former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith.
The request was from John Fuller, attorney for 28-year-old Cardell Hayes, who's accused of gunning Smith down.
The investigation into Will Smith's death will remain with the New Orleans police after state police denied a lawyer's request to take it over.State police Col. Mike Edmonson wrote to Fuller on Saturday, saying he's confident police can make an objective and professional investigation. Edmonson also says there's no legal basis for state police to "expropriate" any criminal investigation within the city.
