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Philadelphia issues warrants for teens in Penn State murder

Published 1 July 2026

Philadelphia police have issued arrest warrants for two 16-year-old males in connection with the fatal shooting of a Penn State University student last month. The suspects, identified as Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, are wanted on murder and related charges for the death of 22-year-old William "Billy" Schmidt.

Schmidt was shot and killed around 1:30 a.m. on June 6 in the 1900 block of Durfor Street in South Philadelphia, just blocks from his home. Authorities said he was walking home after watching an NBA Finals game at a local bar with friends. Surveillance video from a neighbor's porch captured the moments before the shooting, in which Schmidt can be heard saying, "Give me back my phone," suggesting an armed robbery attempt. Moments later, a gunshot is heard.

Police said the two suspects were seen in the area of 20th Street between Ritner and Jackson streets before the shooting. One suspect is described as approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall with braided hair and was seen wearing a gray "KONFUSED" brand hoodie. The second suspect, believed to be the shooter, is described as between 5 feet, 3 inches and 5 feet, 5 inches tall and was wearing all black with a...

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