Officers were speaking with Smart and a passenger as part of a narcotics investigation when Smart suddenly accelerated, pulling an officer into the car and punching him. The officer fired and hit Smart several times, forcing the car to crash. Smart was pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim's Name: Eldrin Smart
Agency Responsible: Kenner Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 21, 2014
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Suburban