Billy Schmidt: Second teen wanted in South Philly murder of Penn State student surrenders to police
PHILADELPHIA - Both suspects wanted for the murder of a Penn State student are now in custody, according to U.S. Marshals Philadelphia on Thursday, July 2.
What we know:
U.S. Marshals Philadelphia said Thursday, July 2, that Kaiseem Smith has surrendered to Philadelphia Police, bringing a two-person manhunt to an end. Both fugitives are now in custody.
Philadelphia Police announced on Wednesday that U.S. Marshals had arrested 16-year-old Azzubair Outen-Fleming in Colorado. Federal officials said that they tracked Outen-Fleming through extended family in Colorado Springs.
On Tuesday, officials issued arrest warrants for Outen-Fleming and 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith.
Teen arrested in Colorado, charged with murder of Penn State student; second suspect at-large
Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested in Colorado Wednesday and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith.
Police say Outen-Fleming is being charged with murder, according to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.
The two suspects were wanted in connection with the shooting death of Billy Schmidt, a Penn State student, in South Philadelphia.
The backstory:
"We are heartbroken over the tragic death of William Schmidt and we share our deepest condolences with his family and friends," Penn State officials said in a statement.
Schmidt, 22, was shot and killed around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on the 1900 block of Durfor Street, just blocks away from his home. His family says it was potentially an armed robbery attempt.
Surveillance video provided to police by neighbors captured the moments before the gunfire. In the footage, Schmidt can be heard asking for his phone back right before the fatal shots were fired.
Police say the suspects were seen in the area of 20th Street between Ritner and Jackson streets before the shooting.
Schmidt was a senior at Penn State University, studying digital journalism and media, and was planning to graduate in December.
The killing has shaken the South Philadelphia community and Penn State. Neighbors and family are urging the public to come forward with any information to help identify the suspects.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released further details about the investigation or any possible court dates for the suspects.
The Source: Information from U.S. Marshals Philadelphia, Philadelphia Police, and Penn State officials.