Father of Slain Penn State Student Demands Justice Following Fatal Phone Robbery
Father of Penn State student shot dead in phone robbery yards from family home says killer ‘needs to pay’
The Independent
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Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, was shot dead in Philadelphia after a phone robbery. His father and family are demanding justice as police continue to search for the gunman. A vigil is planned to honor Schmidt and call for community safety.
- 01Billy Schmidt was shot dead on Saturday morning after confronting two men for his stolen phone.
- 02His father expressed the need for justice, stating those responsible 'need to pay'.
- 03A GoFundMe set up by Schmidt's sister has raised over $63,000 to help with unexpected expenses.
- 04The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking information from the public.
- 05A vigil is scheduled to be held in Philadelphia to demand justice and community safety.
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Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old student at Penn State University, was tragically shot dead in Philadelphia shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. He had just returned from watching the NBA finals with friends when he was confronted by two men who had stolen his phone. Surveillance footage shows Schmidt attempting to retrieve his phone before one of the men shot him. Schmidt's father, Bill Schmidt, expressed his devastation, calling for justice and emphasizing his son's positive impact on those around him. The family has set up a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $63,000 towards unexpected expenses following the tragedy. The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating the incident and has recovered Schmidt's phone and a shell casing from the scene. A vigil is planned to honor Schmidt and demand community safety, with organizers urging residents to reclaim their streets and not remain silent in the face of violence.
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The shooting has raised concerns about safety in the community, prompting calls for action and justice.
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