Two 16-year-old boys have been charged in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt during an apparent robbery near his home in South Philadelphia. Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police on Thursday, while Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Colorado Springs earlier this week.
Key Takeaways
Two 16-year-old suspects have been charged in the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt during an apparent robbery near his home in South Philadelphia. Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police, while Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Colorado.
- Two 16-year-olds charged with murder and other counts
- Victim fatally shot after confronting suspects over stolen phone
- Stepfather of one suspect also charged with obstruction-related offenses
- Vigil held for victim, described as a beloved community member
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances Of The Shooting | 1 Difference | CBS and Daily Mail report shooting occurred near victim's home during an apparent robbery, while Fox News reports it was during an armed robbery attempt as he walked home from NBA Finals watch party. | ▼ |
| Suspects' Names | Broad Agreement | Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16 | |
| Charges Against Suspects | Broad Agreement | Murder, criminal conspiracy, robbery, illegal possession of a firearm | |
| Victim's Identity | Broad Agreement | Billy Schmidt, 22-year-old Penn State student | |
| Victim's Graduation Date | Broad Agreement | Set to graduate in December. |
Circumstances Of The Shooting
▼CBS and Daily Mail report shooting occurred near victim's home during an apparent robbery, while Fox News reports it was during an armed robbery attempt as he walked home from NBA Finals watch party.
Suspects' Names
Broad AgreementKaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming, both 16
Charges Against Suspects
Broad AgreementMurder, criminal conspiracy, robbery, illegal possession of a firearm
Victim's Identity
Broad AgreementBilly Schmidt, 22-year-old Penn State student
Victim's Graduation Date
Broad AgreementSet to graduate in December.
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Both teens face charges including murder, criminal conspiracy, and robbery in connection with the June 6 shooting of Schmidt, a digital journalism student at Penn State World Campus. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner also announced charges against Donte Abdulmalik, Outen-Fleming's stepfather, for hindering apprehension and obstruction-related offenses.
According to police, surveillance video shows Smith and Outen-Fleming approaching Schmidt after he left a neighborhood bar where he was watching the NBA Finals. The suspects allegedly stole his phone before Schmidt chased them down. One of the teens then fired a shot, fatally striking Schmidt in the chest. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Schmidt's death sparked an outpouring of grief from friends and family who gathered for a vigil near the crime scene on June 11. Classmates described him as someone who 'would touch a thousand hearts.' A fundraiser set up by his sister highlighted his status as a beloved brother, friend, and community member.
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