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Marshals nab teen wanted for murder of Penn State student 1,700 miles from crime scene

U.S. Marshals captured the 16-year-old suspect in Colorado after a month-long manhunt in the armed robbery and murder of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.

Published July 2, 2026, 4:57 PM
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Marshals nab teen wanted for murder of Penn State student 1,700 miles from crime scene

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A Pennsylvania teenager believed to be responsible for the death of Penn State student Billy Schmidt, who was shot as he walked home from an NBA Finals watch party, was arrested at the Colorado home of a distant relative following a month-long manhunt, authorities said Thursday.

Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was captured in Colorado Springs by the U.S. Marshals Service after he tried to deny his true identity, the agency said. He is being housed at a juvenile detention center pending extradition to Philadelphia.

On Tuesday, officials issued warrants for Outen-Fleming and 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith, who was also allegedly involved in the shooting death and remains on the run.

POLICE IDENTIFY TWO TEEN SUSPECTS AFTER PENN STATE STUDENT SHOT DEAD OVER STOLEN PHONE

Azzubair Outen-Fleming being arrested

Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado a month after authorities said he and another teenager, killed Penn State student Billy Schmidt during an armed robbery as he was walking home from an NBA Finals watch party. (U.S. Marshals Service)

Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said Outen-Fleming is being charged with murder, Fox 29 reported.

Schmidt, 22, was killed during an armed robbery attempt in Philadelphia that happened on June 6 at around 1:30 a.m.

Officers found him with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to a local hospital where he died minutes after the shooting, which was captured on surveillance video.

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(L) Two suspects and (R) Billy Schmidt

Billy Schmidt was shot and killed in Philadelphia while walking home from an NBA Finals watch party on June 6. (Philadelphia Police Department)

In the footage, Schmidt is heard demanding his phone back before a gunshot is heard moments later.

The video shows a man throwing a cellphone before another individual can be seen running around a corner, while being chased by Schmidt, who was then shot in the chest.

Schmidt's father, Bill Schmidt, told ABC7 that his son was on his way home from a bar where he was watching the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs with friends.

Philadelphia Police Department

Police released video of the two suspects in the killing and murder of Billy Schmidt. (Philadelphia Police Department)

"He was a really good person who cared about everybody and never hurt or bothered a soul, never bothered anyone and for him to get shot like that is a travesty," Bill Schmidt said. "I'm shocked when they stole his phone that he chased them."

(L) Surveillance video and (R) Billy Schmidt

Billy Schmidt was killed after attending an NBA Finals party, according to his father. (Obtained by WTXF/Provided by family)

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The younger Schmidt was slated to graduate from Penn State, where he was studying journalism, in December.

Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report.

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