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Teen arrested in Colorado in killing of Penn State student; 2nd suspect still sought

  • U.S. Marshals arrested 35-year-old Dante Abdul Malik on Wednesday on charges of hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence related to the June 6 fatal shooting of Penn State student William Schmidt.
  • Malik is the stepfather of 16-year-old suspect Azzubair Outen-Fleming, recently apprehended in Colorado for the fatal shooting that occurred during an attempted robbery near Durfor Street in South Philadelphia.
  • Investigators continue searching for 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith, the second suspect, while authorities offer up to $30,000 in reward money for information leading to arrests in the case.
  • District Attorney Larry Krasner announced both teens face murder, robbery, and conspiracy charges. He emphasized the investigation remains open, stating, "I am not telling you that this investigation is over or that we have all the answers yet."
  • William Schmidt, the victim's father, said he is encouraged by investigative progress but emphasized no outcome can ease his loss, stating, "There's nothing that's going to bring him back. So, nothing is going to be enough for me.
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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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