Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) Sylville Smith and the Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot him had crossed paths before a lethal encounter that led to days of unrest , according to Smith's relatives and friends. "The officer knew him personally from high school and he still shot him," Sherelle Smith told CNN on Wednesday. JUST WATCHED Milwaukee protests break out after police shooting Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Milwaukee protests break out after police shooting 03:06A source close to the family -- without elaborating -- accused the young officer of having a "personal vendetta" against Smith. Cedric Jackson, who retired in 2011 after more than two decades as a Milwaukee police officer, told CNN that he didn't know the cop involved in the Smith shooting. Police said the officer shot Smith after he failed to comply with orders to put his gun down, which was loaded with 23 rounds -- more than the officer was carrying.

Source: CNN August 18, 2016 03:11 UTC