Overview
- Police obtained arrest warrants June 30 for 16-year-olds Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming on murder and related charges in the June 6 death of William “Billy” Schmidt.
- Schmidt, 22, was fatally shot during an apparent robbery near his South Philadelphia neighborhood on June 6 and was later pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
- Surveillance video provided by neighbors captured the moments before the shooting and shows Schmidt asking for his phone back immediately before a shot was fired.
- Authorities released detailed physical and clothing descriptions saying the suspects discarded masks and hoodies after the shooting and were later seen in white T-shirts, and they are urging anyone with information to call 215-686-TIPS.
- The City of Philadelphia has authorized a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, the district attorney’s office plans further announcements, and investigators are exploring a possible link to a nearby robbery.