The father of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old high schooler from Frisco, Texas, is making some pretty big accusations.
The father of the teenager is standing by his son as he stands accused of stabbing a footballer from a rival school at a track event.
Austin Metcalf tragically passed away following an altercation at the high school meet at Frisco Independent School District’s athletics stadium in Texas, police said.
Despite a desperate attempt to save his life, Austin died in his twin brother’s arms.
Karmelo Anthony, a student of Frisco Memorial High School, was charged with first-degree murder in connection to the killing and is being held in police custody with a $1 million bond.
Anthony’s dad, Andrew Anthony, spoke to the New York Post about his son’s actions, and he made it clear that it was Metcalf who was the aggressor.
“Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son, but he’s not what they’re making him out to be. He’s a good kid. He works two jobs. He’s an A student, has a 3.7 GPA.”
Andrew Anthony added that Karmelo had not started the violent incident.
“He was not the one who started it,” he added.
“I feel bad for the other parents and family, and words can’t explain how both [families] have been affected by this tragedy.”
Karmelo Anthony Allegedly Said ‘Touch Me and See What Happens’
The 17-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing another student at a Frisco ISD track meet admitted to the crime because “he put his hands on me.”
Witnesses told police the two students got into a fight over where the suspect was sitting.
When he was told to leave, Anthony immediately opened his bag, reached in, and told the victim, “Touch me and see what happens,” according to a witness.
When Metcalf pushed Anthony, a witness said Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Anthony Metcalf in the chest and ran away.
Anthony was arrested and is now charged with first-degree murder.
