A fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet has shaken the community and sparked legal proceedings. On April 3, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student, admitted to fatally stabbing Memorial High student Austin Metcalf during an altercation in Frisco. Karmelo told,
police he acted in self-defense after being grabbed by Austin during a dispute over sheltering from the rain. Austin, also 17, died from a stab wound to the heart, reportedly in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter. The Metcalf family described Austin as a standout student-athlete with a 4.0 GPA and aspirations of playing college football. They’ve launched a GoFundMe,
which has raised over $300,000.Karmelo has been charged with murder and remains in jail on a $1 million bond. His lawyers say he acted in self-defense and are seeking a bond reduction. His family,
launched their own fundraiser, which has raised over $260,000.Both families have received widespread community support and are asking for prayers and respect as the legal process unfolds.
Who was Austin Metcalf?
What we know:
Jeff Metcalf described his son as an honor student, a natural leader, and a talented athlete. He was also a twin.
“Austin was a leader. He led the football team. He was voted team MVP by his players and coaches,” he said. “He played inside. His brother plays outside. Football was his pride and joy. He was working on track and field to increase his speed.”
