2 teens wanted for murdering Penn State student in South Philly, officials say
Jun 30, 2026
Two teenagers are wanted for murder after the shooting death of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia on June 6, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Arrests warrants were issued for Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16-years-old, Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissi
oner Frank Vanore explained on social media.
They are wanted after 22-year-old William (BIlly) Schmidt was shot and killed just steps from his front door around 1:30 a.m. on June 6, 2026, near 20th and Durfor streets, police said.
Video from a neighbor’s porch camera shows two young men speaking with Schmidt, who is off camera. Seconds later, Schmidt appears to follow them into the street near 20th and Durfor streets.
The video also captured Schmidt saying, “Give me back my phone.”
Moments later, a gunshot can be heard.
According to his family, Schmidt was preparing to enter his senior year at Penn State, where he was studying communications.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Smith or Outen-Fleming, please call the Philadelphia Police Department’s tipline at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
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