Police identify two teen suspects after Penn State student shot dead over stolen phone

Philadelphia police have issued arrest warrants for two 16-year-olds who allegedly killed Billy Schmidt on June 6 while he was walking home from an NBA Finals watch party.A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told Fox News Digital that the warrants were issued for two boys who are both 16.Fox News Digital is withholding their names because they are minors and haven't yet been charged.Schmidt, 22, was killed during an armed robbery attempt that happened June 6 at about 1:30 a.m.
Officers found the Penn State student with a gunshot wound to his chest.He was taken to a local hospital but pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m.The teens are not yet in custody.MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER COLLEGE STUDENT FATALLY SHOT CHASING ROBBERS WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HIS PHONEBilly Schmidt was shot and killed in Philadelphia.
(Bill Schmidt)In surveillance video, Schmidt can be heard saying, "Give me my phone," before a gunshot could be heard moments later.The video shows a man throwing a cellphone before another individual can be seen running around a corner being chased by Schmidt, who was then shot in the chest.The shooter was described by police as a Black male between 5’3″ and 5’5″ "wearing all dark (black) clothing with a light gray camouflage-colored facemask." Officials said this person was armed with a handgun.LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTPolice released security video of the two suspects.
(Philadelphia Police Department)The second suspect was described by police as 5’8″ with braids and was "wearing a light gray colored custom designed "KONFUSED" brand hooded sweatshirt with a design on the front that includes three skulls and crossbones with a bejeweled halo above each skull."The U.S.Marshals Service has also joined the search for the teens, offering $5,000 for information leading to their arrest.MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER COLLEGE STUDENT FATALLY SHOT CHASING ROBBERS WHO ALLEGEDLY STOLE HIS PHONEBill Schmidt, the victim's father,...