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A tragic stabbing at a Texas high school track meet on April 2, 2025, resulted in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The incident occurred at Frisco High School’s Kuykendall Stadium during a district championship event.
The suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from Centennial High School, has been arrested and charged with murder. According to police,
Karmelo admitted to the stabbing, claiming he acted in self-defense after a verbal argument turned physical.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis confirmed that due to a 2005 Supreme Court ruling (Roper v. Simmons),
Karmelo cannot be sentenced to death or life without parole, as he was 17 at the time of the crime.
If convicted, he faces a sentence ranging from 5 to 99 years in prison.
The altercation reportedly began when Karmelo took shelter under another school’s tent during a rainstorm.
When asked to move, he argued with Austin, who later grabbed him.
Karmelo then pulled a knife from his bag and stabbed Austin in the chest.
Despite quick action by emergency responders, Austin died at the scene,
Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, described his son as a high-achieving student and athlete with a bright future.
His twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the stabbing and tried to save him.
The family, though heartbroken, has received widespread support, with a GoFundMe raising over $324,000
.The Frisco community continues to grieve as the investigation unfolds.
A bond hearing for Karmelo is scheduled, and the court will soon decide if the trial will remain in Collin County.
The district attorney emphasized the importance of allowing local citizens to determine the outcome of the case.
