WATCH: Philadelphia police release new video of two suspects in Penn State student's fatal robbery
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Authorities in Philadelphia have unveiled footage featuring two individuals being pursued in connection to the tragic death of a Pennsylvania State University student. The incident occurred as the student was returning from an NBA Finals watch party.

The Philadelphia Police Department made the video public following the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt. The young man lost his life during an attempted armed robbery that took place early Saturday morning around 1:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they discovered Schmidt suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. He was swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility, where he was pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m.

On Wednesday night, officials shared surveillance footage of two suspects involved in Schmidt’s murder and robbery. The suspects were seen discarding their outerwear and masks near the intersection of 22nd and Porter streets.

In the released video, the first suspect is identified as a Black male, standing between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches. This individual was clad in dark attire and a light gray camouflage face mask and was reportedly carrying a handgun.

The second suspect is described as having braids and standing at approximately 5 feet 8 inches. He wore a distinct light gray “KONFUSED” branded hoodie, adorned with a design of three skulls and crossbones, each topped with a jeweled halo.

The second suspect was described by police as 5’8″ with braids and was “wearing a light gray colored custom designed “KONFUSED” brand hooded sweatshirt with a design on the front that includes three skulls and crossbones with a bejeweled halo above each skull.”

Police said one of the suspects is wearing a custom designed “KONFUSED” hoodie with a “design on the front that includes three skulls and crossbones with a bejeweled halo above each skull.” (Philadelphia Police Department)

Investigators said Schmidt was on his way home after he watched the NBA Finals with his friends when he was robbed at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

Earlier released surveillance video appears to show Schmidt saying, “Give me my phone” as he chased the suspects. A phone could be seen thrown on the ground, then seconds later a gunshot could be heard.

Schmidt was a senior at Penn State, where he was set to graduate in December. (Provided by family/Fox29)

Schmidt was a student at Penn State World Campus studying journalism, and was set to graduate in December.

His father, Bill Schmidt, told Fox News in an interview he found his son’s phone at the crime scene.

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

“I found the phone on 19th. I called police after. I didn’t realize I touched it,” he said. “They’re trying to get DNA, and they have a print on the phone, but they don’t know if it’s mine, Billy’s, or the person who threw it. But they’re trying get DNA off the phone.”

Anna Schmidt, Billy Schmidt’s sister, said “I hope they find these animals and put them in cages for the rest of their lives.”
Billy Schmidt in a picture

Billy Schmidt was shot and killed on Saturday. (Bill Schmidt)

“They deserve to spend the rest of their life in jail for taking away my brother. And I don’t think no one will ever understand this pain that they have caused. They are animals for doing that to him. He was unarmed. And all this for a phone? It just doesn’t even make sense,” she said.

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking anyone with information about the suspects to contact 215-686-3334/3335 and is offering a reward of $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

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