The Philadelphia Police Department has released video footage of two suspects in connection with the murder of Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania State University student. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 1:30 a.m. when Schmidt was shot during an armed robbery attempt after leaving an NBA Finals watch party. Officers found him with a gunshot wound to the chest, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The police described the shooter as a Black male between 5’3″ and 5’5″, wearing dark clothing and a light gray camouflage facemask, and armed with a handgun. The second suspect is described as 5’8″ with braids, wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt featuring a design with skulls and crossbones.
Investigators noted that Schmidt was attempting to retrieve his phone from the suspects when he was shot. Earlier surveillance footage reportedly shows him confronting the suspects. Schmidt was a journalism student at Penn State World Campus and was scheduled to graduate in December. His father found Schmidt's phone at the crime scene, which police are examining for DNA evidence. The Philadelphia Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to contact them and is offering a reward of $20,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.