Tracey Smith identified as Milwaukee mom shot and killed in road rage incident
A Milwaukee mother shot to death in a road rage incident Friday afternoon in front of her 17-year-old son has been identified as Tracey A. Smith, a sergeant with the State Department of Corrections.
Smith, 47, was teaching her 17-year-old son to drive when another driver hit them but when she got out to talk to the other driver– he pulled out a gun and shot her.
“This stemmed from a minor accident that occurred. The passenger of the vehicle that was hit got out and confronted the [driver] of the striking vehicle,” police said in a statement Monday. “Words were exchanged and the driver of the striking vehicle pulled out a firearm and shot the passenger.”
The boy attempted to drive Tracey to the hospital but she did not survive the attack.
“The Department of Corrections family is mourning the tragic death of Sergeant Tracey Smith, who passed away from a senseless act of violence on Friday,” Carr said in a statement.
“Sgt. Smith courageously served Wisconsin communities for 23 years as a member of the DOC, and her contributions to the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility will be felt long after her passing.
“Today, I want to express my sincere condolences and stand in solidarity with Sgt. Smith’s family, friends and co-workers.”
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