Karmelo Anthony has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a track meet. The incident occurred Wednesday morning at a Frisco Independent School District stadium during a track and field championship involving multiple schools.
Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet at the David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The teenager was left to die in his twin brother’s arms as police officers arrested the suspect.
Amidst his arrest, he allegedly had some interesting things to state about his actions.
Anthony allegedly told the cops that he was protecting himself as Metcalf put his hands on him.
One officer who responded to the scene said Anthony told him unprompted, without being asked any questions about the incident, “I was protecting myself.”
Upon the release of the details involving Karmelo Anthony, I fully stand behind him as he defended himself against the aggressor now victim Austin Metcalf with the official police report release. This is the officer’s first interaction with Karmelo & the witness’ statement. pic.twitter.com/NpuVy6LtKw
— Paris The Icon (@_ParadiseParis1) April 8, 2025
When the officer advised another responding officer that he had “the alleged suspect,” Karmelo Anthony reportedly responded, “I’m not alleged; I did it.”
The horrific incident triggered a massive debate on social media as to whether it was a racial attack. Metcalf’s father said the incident was not racial, while Anthony’s father says his son was not the aggressor.
Anthony stated that Austin touching him once or multiple times after being warned is certainly going to be used in his case as a cause for self-defense.
Karmelo Anthony’s Lawyer Seeks Reduction In Bond
Karmelo Anthony’s attorneys want him out of jail.
They filed to reduce his bond, which is currently set at $1 million. Defense attorneys Billy Clark and Kim Cole are seeking to reduce Anthony’s “excessive” bond.
Anthony is set to appear in court next week. A bond hearing for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony will take place on Monday.
Anthony remains in the Collin County jail on a murder charge.
