Philadelphia police are searching for suspects after 22-year-old Penn State student Billy Schmidt was shot and killed near his home during a robbery. Father remembers son as his best friendSchmidt’s father shared his heartbreak, describing his son as a “great kid” and his “best friend.” “I was shocked. I ran into his room, I didn’t believe it,” Schmidt’s father said. “He was a great kid, my best friend. He never had a problem with anyone. Very respectful.” Police say stolen phone led to deadly shootingAuthorities said Schmidt was killed when two suspects stole his phone.When he asked for it back, one of the suspects pulled out a weapon and fired a single shot, hitting Schmidt in the chest and killing him. Recovered phone may help identify suspectsSchmidt’s father later found the stolen phone under a car.Prosecutors said the phone will be valuable in identifying the suspects as detectives continue to search for evidence.
PHILADELPHIA —
Philadelphia police are searching for suspects after 22-year-old Penn State student Billy Schmidt was shot and killed near his home during a robbery.
Father remembers son as his best friend
Schmidt’s father shared his heartbreak, describing his son as a “great kid” and his “best friend.”
“I was shocked. I ran into his room, I didn’t believe it,” Schmidt’s father said. “He was a great kid, my best friend. He never had a problem with anyone. Very respectful.”
Police say stolen phone led to deadly shooting
Authorities said Schmidt was killed when two suspects stole his phone.
When he asked for it back, one of the suspects pulled out a weapon and fired a single shot, hitting Schmidt in the chest and killing him.
Recovered phone may help identify suspects
Schmidt’s father later found the stolen phone under a car.
Prosecutors said the phone will be valuable in identifying the suspects as detectives continue to search for evidence.