The Miami community is grieving this week following the devastating news of the passing of a beloved local high school football coach.
Corey Smith, who served as the head coach at Miami Senior High School, tragically lost his life after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by the Miami Herald.
Reports suggest that Smith’s nephew, the only other individual present at the scene during the incident, may be a person of interest in the investigation.
Miami-Dade Detective Alvaro Zabaleta shared on Monday that the 15-year-old boy who was inside the residence remained unharmed, and law enforcement officials are in the process of obtaining a warrant to search the property further.
Following the heartbreaking news of Smith’s untimely death, University of Miami head coach Manny Diaz expressed his condolences, stating, “Our entire football program is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Corey Smith. Our condolences go out to his family and the entire Miami High community.”
Hip hop icon Luther Campbell also paid tribute to Smith and his family, offering his heartfelt condolences in a tweet, acknowledging the profound loss felt by the Miami High football community.
It has been confirmed that Corey Smith was 46 years old at the time of his tragic demise.alaina.cruzz
