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Hearing could reveal more about evidence in Will Smith death

Updated Mar. 5, 2020 12:42 a.m. ET

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) The suspect in the April shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith is expected back in court.

A discovery hearing is set for Wednesday morning, when evidence in the case against Cardell Hayes is likely to be discussed.

Hayes was indicted on a second-degree murder charge in Smith's slaying. Hayes was also indicted on a charge of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the wounding of Smith's wife in the shooting.

Police have said the shooting occurred after Hayes's Hummer hit Smith's Mercedes SUV from behind on the night of April 9.

Hayes' defense lawyer, John Fuller, has said Hayes was not the aggressor and that a witness saw a gun in Smith's possession. Police say a loaded gun was found in Smith's vehicle.