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Man Sought in Penn State Student Killing Surrenders After Philadelphia Car‑theft Manhunt

Surrender ends the U.S. Marshals public search to allow prosecutors to move the case toward charging and evidence review.

Overview

  • Khadfi/Kadafi Fleming, 19, turned himself in to Philadelphia police after a public U.S. Marshals manhunt that began when he was named a person of interest in the attempted theft of an off‑duty officer’s car.
  • Fleming remains wanted on an outstanding robbery warrant tied to the June 6 fatal shooting of 22‑year‑old William “Billy” Schmidt while investigators continue to link stolen vehicles to the homicide.
  • Two 16‑year‑olds — Azzubair Outen‑Fleming and Kaiseem Smith — have been charged in Schmidt’s killing, with Outen‑Fleming earlier captured in Colorado and Smith surrendering to police.
  • Police say an early‑August attempted theft of a green Dodge Charger used by an off‑duty officer led to an officer confrontation and an exchange of gunfire with suspects who fled in multiple stolen cars; no one was reported hit.
  • Authorities recovered abandoned stolen vehicles and shell casings, offered a cash reward for tips, and now prosecutors will review evidence to determine further charges while the homicide probe continues.