Federal marshals arrested a 16-year-old in Colorado in connection with the murder of Penn State student Billy Schmidt, marking a significant development in the June 6 robbery and shooting case.
Philadelphia police confirmed that both teenage suspects will be charged as adults, a decision that reflects the severity of the alleged crime.
Kaiseem Smith, identified as the second suspect, remains at large. Federal authorities have issued a wanted poster and are actively searching for him.
Public records requests regarding the investigation's timeline, communication protocols between departments, and any prior contact either suspect had with the criminal justice system remain pending.
Separately, authorities conducted a search Saturday evening for a suspected gunman near the University of Notre Dame campus after gunfire erupted in the Eddy Street Commons area during Notre Dame's football game against Michigan State.
The suspect was described as a heavy-set Black male wearing blue shorts, a black shirt and one white shoe.
St. Joseph County Dispatch received the initial call at approximately 7:37 p.m. The university implemented emergency protocols, instructing individuals inside Notre Dame Stadium to remain in place while others on campus were directed to shelter in position as officers searched the area.
One person was transported to a hospital. Officials have not disclosed details about that person's condition or the specific circumstances that prompted the reported gunfire.
Authorities advised the public to avoid the area as the search progressed.
