Kim Kardashian jumped on an overnight flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans on Monday in order to help comfort the wife of slain ex-football player Will Smith.
As previously reported, the former defensive lineman for the Saints was tragically gunned down in the street on Saturday night after he got into a verbal altercation with a fellow driver.
Both Will and his wife, Racquel, were shot after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
An argument ensued and police later arrested a man named Cardell Hayes, alleging that he produced a handgun; fatally shot Will multiple times; and also shot Racquel twice in the leg.
She was taken to the hospital as soon as authorities arrived and is expected to make a full recovery.
Kim, meanwhile, got to know the Smiths back when Will was a teammate of then-boyfriend Reggie Bush.
After learning of the terrible news, she shared the following old photo of herself and Racquel and wrote as a caption:
“My heart breaks for my sweet friend Rockie. I’m deeply saddened by your loss.”
In a subsequent Tweet, the Keeping up with the Kardashians star added:
“Sending so many prayers to her & her family! May the Lord surround her & her children with love and protection during this devastating time.”
