A Penn State senior, Billy Schmidt, was gunned down just feet from his Philadelphia home after chasing suspects who allegedly stole his cellphone. The 22-year-old journalism student was on track to graduate in December.

Investigation Ongoing

Police dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital captures the chaotic moments after the June 6 shooting, including officers reporting a shell casing recovered at the scene and broadcasting a suspect description. The Philadelphia Police Department told Fox News Digital that information broadcast over police radio is unverified and emphasized that the homicide investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been made.

According to investigators, Schmidt was walking home after watching the NBA Finals with friends when the robbery unfolded around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Surveillance video appears to show Schmidt saying, ‘Give me my phone,’ before chasing after the suspects. Additional footage shows a cellphone being thrown before Schmidt runs after the individuals. Moments later, a gunshot rings out.

Responding officers found Schmidt suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m., police said.

Family Speaks Out

‘I hope they find these animals and put them in cages for the rest of their lives,’ the victim’s sister, Anna Schmidt, told Fox News. ‘I don’t care how old they are. They deserve to spend the rest of their life in jail for taking away my brother.’ The family is calling on city leaders to do more to combat violent crime.

The city of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.

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