Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, “Give me back my phone.”  One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.  

The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just steps from Schmidt’s home. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Schmidt pursued the suspects after the theft. One suspect threw the phone, while another turned and fired the fatal shot. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after.   

Authorities recovered the phone and a single spent shell casing from the scene. Surveillance footage from neighbors has been collected to help identify the suspects. As of now, no arrests have been made. 

Joining Nancy Grace today: 
Anna Schmidt - Sister  
Bill Schmidt - Father
Matt Mangino  - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"
Dr. Geri Lynn Utter  -  Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of “Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction,”  “Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today,” Producer of “Utter Nonsense,” a documentary of exploration of addiction and severe mental illness, available on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram & Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter 
Joseph Giacalone - NY/PA - fmr. NYPD Sergeant SDS, Author: “The Cold Case Handbook,”  “The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition” Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,www.josephGiacalone.com 
Thomas Coyne   - Medical Examiner, University of Florida,  District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida, toxicologist, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist 
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'

Billy Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, ambushed as he headed home from a local bar after watching the NBA finals. Two individuals allegedly stole his phone, Surveillance footage shows Schmidt confronting the men, saying, &ldquo;Give me back my phone.&rdquo;&nbsp; One of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Durfor Street, just steps from Schmidt&rsquo;s home. Witnesses and video footage indicate that Schmidt pursued the suspects after the theft. One suspect threw the phone, while another turned and fired the fatal shot. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Authorities recovered the phone and a single spent shell casing from the scene. Surveillance footage from neighbors has been collected to help identify the suspects.&nbsp;As of now, no arrests have been made.&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Anna Schmidt - Sister&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bill Schmidt - Father</li>
<li>Matt Mangino&nbsp; - Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County), Author: "The Executioner's Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States"</li>
<li>Dr. Geri Lynn Utter&nbsp; -&nbsp; Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychological evaluations and risk assessments for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, Author of &ldquo;Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction,&rdquo; &nbsp;&ldquo;Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today,&rdquo; Producer of &ldquo;Utter Nonsense,&rdquo; a documentary of exploration of addiction and severe mental illness, available on Apple TV and Prime Video, website:drgerilynnutter.com, Instagram &amp; Facebook: DrGeriLynnUtter&nbsp;</li>
<li>Joseph Giacalone - NY/PA - fmr. NYPD Sergeant SDS,&nbsp;Author: &ldquo;The Cold Case Handbook,&rdquo; &nbsp;&ldquo;The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition&rdquo; Podcast host of "True Crime with the Sarge", YouTube: Joseph Giacalone, Twitter: @JoeGiacalone,www.josephGiacalone.com&nbsp;</li>
<li>Thomas Coyne&nbsp; &nbsp;- Medical Examiner, University of Florida,&nbsp; District Eight Medical Examiner, State of Florida, toxicologist, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'</li>
</ul>

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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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LIFE CUT SHORT:  PENN STATE CO-ED, 22, GUNNED DOWN OUTSIDE HOME BY RUTHLESS "PHONE PIRATES"

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