“On April 3, tragedy struck during a high school track meet in Frisco when Memorial High School student Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed.”
The incident unfolded when 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who was sheltering from the rain in a team tent, was asked to leave by Austin. “Tensions escalated into violence,” leading to the fatal stabbing.
Karmelo claims he acted in self-defense as the situation spiraled. He’s now charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond.
Austin’s death has shaken the community. A GoFundMe page was created by his family to cover expenses and honor his life. He was described as “a promising student-athlete with a bright future.”
Both families have requested privacy as legal proceedings continue. The tragedy has sparked calls for “peace, justice, and healing” in the wake of such a devastating loss.
