U.S. Marshals Arrest Dante Abdul Malik in Penn State Student Murder Case as $30,000 Reward Stands

Q: With one teen suspect captured across the country, where is the 16-year-old alleged gunman hiding?

Authorities do not know publicly where Kaiseem Smith is hiding; as of July 1, 2026, the 16-year-old alleged gunman remained at large. What investigators have said is that Smith, a Wilmington native, is believed to frequent the area around 27th and Reed streets in Philadelphia. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said investigators believe Smith was the shooter in the June 6 killing of Penn State student Billy Schmidt after Schmidt chased two teens who had allegedly stolen his cellphone. Unlike the other suspect, Azzubair Outen-Fleming, who was tracked to a distant relative’s home in Colorado Springs, Smith’s whereabouts have not been disclosed because they are not known. Authorities are treating him as a fugitive and warn that he should be considered armed and dangerous. The search is being led by Philadelphia police and the U.S. Marshals Service, which have asked for public help. Reward figures in published reports vary, with authorities offering thousands of dollars for information leading to Smith’s arrest. Anyone with credible information is being urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or the U.S. Marshals Philadelphia tip line at 1-866-865-TIPS (8477).

3 articles · Updated · WPVI-TV · Jul 2

Dante Abdul Malik, 35, was arrested on charges of hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence in the June 6 killing of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt.
Authorities say Malik is the stepfather of 16-year-old murder suspect Azzubair Outen-Fleming, who was already arrested, while 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith remains at large.
Investigators say the suspects stole Schmidt's cellphone on Philadelphia's Durfor Street, and as he chased them, Smith allegedly turned and shot him in the chest.
Up to $30,000 in reward money remains available for information as police and U.S. Marshals continue searching for Smith.

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Dante Abdul Malik in Penn State Student Murder Case as $30,000 Reward Stands

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