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International Business Times
25-06-2025
- International Business Times
Karmelo Anthony: Texas Teen Indicted in on First Degree Murder Charge in Stabbing Death of Austin Metcalf During High School Championship
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony, 17, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of another 17-year-old during a high school track meet in April. A grand jury indicted Anthony on Tuesday, accusing him of killing Austin Metcalf after an argument over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's District 11-5A championship held on April 2. "For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony and — which they did," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press conference Tuesday indicting the teen. Charged at Last The case sparked public fury after Anthony was released on a $250,000 bond, days after the alleged stabbing. He was seen enjoying life with his family in a $900,000 house located in the upscale, gated Richwoods community in Frisco, Texas, where monthly rent is estimated at around $3,500. A neighbor claimed that Anthony even bought a new car after the alleged incident. Despite this, he had successfully convinced a judge to reduce his bond from $1 million, arguing that he was facing financial difficulties. Anthony told police he acted in self-defense, while his family said on a fundraising page for legal expenses that "the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful." The fundraiser has raised in over $530,000. Shortly after the indictment was announced, Anthony's attorney, Mike Howard, released a video message once again claiming that his client had acted in self-defense. "We are confident that when all the facts are presented and the full story is heard," he said, "the jury will reach the right conclusion and justice will be done." Out of Anger Anthony, who killed Metcalf— who died in the arms of his twin brother during the high school track meet—confessed to the killing when cops arrested him but claimed he acted in self-defense. According to an arrest report cited by NBC DFW, the altercation between the two standout football players began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move, pointing out that he was sitting under another school's pop-up tent. The students, who attended different high schools, got into a physical confrontation. During the argument, Anthony unzipped his bag and warned Metcalf, saying, "Touch me and see what happens." The report mentions that when Metcalf grabbed Anthony to get him to move, Anthony pulled out a black knife and stabbed him once in the chest. Anthony allegedly fled the scene but was later arrested by responding police officers. He reportedly told a school resource officer, "I was protecting myself," and claimed, "He put his hands on me."
New York Post
24-06-2025
- New York Post
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony indicted on first-degree murder charge in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17
Texas Teenager Karmelo Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet in April. Anthony, also 17, was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf after a dispute over a seat at the University Interscholastic League's District 11-5A championship on April 2. 'For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony and — which they did,' Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press conference Tuesday. 3 Karmelo Anthony's mugshot Frisco Police Department The case drew outrage after Anthony was freed on a $250,000 bond after the alleged stabbing, living it up with his family in a $900,000 home in a luxurious gated community of Richwoods in Frisco, Texas, where rent is an estimated $3,500 per month. A neighbor said he even bought a new car after the alleged attack. Still, he had convinced a judge to lower his bond from $1 million, citing financial hardship. 3 Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a track meet. @Jeff Metcalf/Facebook 3 Karmelo Anthony has been charged in the murder. @niquealex/Instagram Anthony told cops he was acting in self-defense, with his family claiming 'the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful' on a fundraiser page for their legal fees — which has raised more than $530,000. Soon after the indictment was handed down, Anthony's lawyer, Mike Howard, put out a video message reiterating the claim that his client's alleged actions were in self-defense. 'We are confident that when all the facts are presented and the full story is heard,' he said, 'the jury will reach the right conclusion and justice will be done.' The DA's office said Anthony could face life in prison if convicted.
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Fox News
High school track athlete, 16, fatally stabbed at championship meet, officials say
A 16-year-old track athlete was killed during a championship meet Wednesday morning in Texas by a member of another team, officials said. Frisco Police confirmed the student-athlete died "despite lifesaving measures." The suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, has been charged with first-degree murder. A student from Frisco Memorial was the victim, according to local reports. Frisco Memorial Principal Brook Fesco wrote in an email obtained by Fox News Digital that Austin Metcalf, a junior at the school, had died Wednesday. The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. at Kuykendall Stadium at the University Interscholasic League's District 11-5A championship meet. Anthony attends Frisco Centennial, roughly 7 miles away from Frisco Memorial. According to the Frisco Independent School District, the meet was suspended shortly after the incident. The ISD added that the stadium "was immediately secured, and students were released and sent back to their home campus on FISD buses with expediency." In her email, Fesco said the school "will acknowledge Austin's death during 2nd period and will offer support throughout the day," adding counselors would be available. "As a parent, your guidance and support will be important in helping your child process grief. Talking about this together, face-to-face, will give you a chance to discuss how your family understands and copes with loss. You may also want to discuss with your child how to be a supportive friend to classmates," Fesco wrote. "This loss might remind your student of past losses as well. The most important thing you can do is provide your child a chance to be heard and to express their feelings." "The Frisco Police Department grieves with all those affected by this devastating loss and extends its deepest condolences to the victim's family, students, and staff who are experiencing unimaginable pain," the department said in a statement. "The department is collaborating with the Frisco Independent School District and will continue to provide any support they need during this incredibly difficult time." Metcalf, who also played football at the school, participated in both the boys shot put and discus events earlier in the day, with threw distances of 39 feet, 9¾ inches and 86 feet, 4 inches, respectively. Anthony ran the boys' 100-meter dash in 12.38 seconds and was scheduled to compete in the long jump. Eight schools competed at the meet, according to MileSplit. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
