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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Texas teen accused of fatal track meet stabbing set to graduate high school
Karmelo Anthony, the Texas high schooler accused of fatally stabbing another student at a track meet in Frisco, Texas will graduate high school and receive his diploma, social justice organization Next Generation Action Network (NGAN) told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. 'We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive his high school diploma, and that his academic achievements will not be disrupted,' NGAN president Dominique Alexander said in a statement to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. The nonprofit organization working with Anthony's family announced that the 17-year-old met all the academic requirements for graduation, with the necessary amount of credits and maintaining a 3.7 GPA, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. Anthony will not be allowed to participate in any senior graduation activities, NGAN told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. The teen was arrested on April 2 in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Metcalf was stabbed in the chest at a track meet and reportedly died in his twin brother's circulating on social media and media outlets about the Centennial High School graduation ceremony was addressed by Frisco Independent School District (ISD) superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip in an email to students, staff and families of the school, WFAA reported. Waldrip stated that no student who commits a Title V felony, or serious criminal offense, would be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony, WFAA said. 'Frisco ISD does not condone violence or crime in our schools or at our events and will not reward or celebrate those who hurt others," Waldrip said, according to WFAA. Frisco ISD did not immediately respond to an NBC News request for comment. Anthony's parents spoke publicly at a press conference hosted by NGAN on April 17, after the organization asked police to remove Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, from the event, calling his presence 'inappropriate.' Kala Hayes, Anthony's mother, said her family has faced death threats and harassment since her son's arrest, leading the family to relocate to a rental home over security concerns. She also addressed backlash over the crowdfunding page — which has now raised more than $500,000 — the family established to help with legal and moving costs. Anthony posted the $250,000 bond for his release on April 14, required to wear an ankle monitor under house arrest and check in with a bailiff every Friday, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported. This article was originally published on
NBC News
15-05-2025
- NBC News
Texas teen accused of fatal track meet stabbing set to graduate high school
Karmelo Anthony, the Texas high schooler accused of fatally stabbing another student at a track meet in Frisco, Texas will graduate high school and receive his diploma, social justice organization Next Generation Action Network (NGAN) told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. 'We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive his high school diploma, and that his academic achievements will not be disrupted,' NGAN president Dominique Alexander said in a statement to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. The nonprofit organization working with Anthony's family announced that the 17-year-old met all the academic requirements for graduation, with the necessary amount of credits and maintaining a 3.7 GPA, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. Anthony will not be allowed to participate in any senior graduation activities, NGAN told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. The teen was arrested on April 2 in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Metcalf was stabbed in the chest at a track meet and reportedly died in his twin brother's arms. Misinformation circulating on social media and media outlets about the Centennial High School graduation ceremony was addressed by Frisco Independent School District (ISD) superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip in an email to students, staff and families of the school, WFAA reported. Waldrip stated that no student who commits a Title V felony, or serious criminal offense, would be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony, WFAA said. 'Frisco ISD does not condone violence or crime in our schools or at our events and will not reward or celebrate those who hurt others," Waldrip said, according to WFAA. Frisco ISD did not immediately respond to an NBC News request for comment. Anthony's parents spoke publicly at a press conference hosted by NGAN on April 17, after the organization asked police to remove Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, from the event, calling his presence 'inappropriate.' Kala Hayes, Anthony's mother, said her family has faced death threats and harassment since her son's arrest, leading the family to relocate to a rental home over security concerns. She also addressed backlash over the crowdfunding page — which has now raised more than $500,000 — the family established to help with legal and moving costs. Anthony posted the $250,000 bond for his release on April 14, required to wear an ankle monitor under house arrest and check in with a bailiff every Friday, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Texas high school senior critically injured while playing 'Senior Assassin' game, mother says
A 17-year-old Texas high school senior is hospitalized with critical injuries after he fell from the back of a Jeep while playing the game 'Senior Assassin,' his mother said. Raquel Vazquez told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that her son, Isaac Leal, fell from the vehicle after she believes it hit a bump in the road. 'They were playing 'Senior Assassin.' He jumped on a young girl's Jeep as it was parked,' she said. Vazquez claimed the girl reversed and then 'drove for five minutes at a high speed to where he could not jump off.' The vehicle hit a dip, causing Leal to fall and hit his head, his mother told the news station. The incident, which happened on April 20 in Arlington, was partly caught on cell phone and security video, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Police across the country have warned about the dangers of the game, where players try to 'assassinate' their target, another student, by squirting them with a water gun. Last month, the Claremore Police Department in Oklahoma warned that water guns can be mistaken for real weapons and hiding from your 'assassin' could 'lead to dangerous misunderstandings' with police and residents. The department also said that 'trespassing and unsafe driving' have been reported as part of the game. 'While it may appear harmless on the surface, this game poses very real dangers to both students and the public,' the department said in a Facebook post. The Sylvania Police Department in Ohio said in an April 18 Facebook post that it had received multiple calls from concerned citizens who mistook the game for a real threat. The department said students who play the game have disguised the toy guys 'to appear more realistic' and have taken them onto private property and public roadways. 'Officers are dispatched to these incidents as 'weapons calls' and respond accordingly,' the department said. It called for an 'immediate cessation of these games in public areas' and said that officers had been instructed to criminally charge anyone who engages in dangerous behavior or whose actions prompt a law enforcement call. Arlington police said they were made aware of Leal's accident over the weekend and are investigating the incident 'to determine whether a criminal offense occurred.' 'In reviewing calls for service from the date the incident occurred, April 20, we learned that EMS responded to the accident site for what was described as an unconscious person,' the department said in a statement. 'PD, however, was never dispatched, and we were not notified that Mr. Leal's injuries stemmed from a traffic incident until we spoke with his family this past weekend. The APD Traffic Division is leading the investigation. Based on the evidence we have reviewed, it appears Mr. Leal was hanging out the back of the vehicle when the accident occurred.' Leal, a baseball player at the high school, remains hospitalized. 'I have not been able to go home because I can't imagine going home without him,' his mother said. This article was originally published on
NBC News
08-05-2025
- NBC News
Texas high school senior critically injured while playing 'Senior Assassin' game, mother says
A 17-year-old Texas high school senior is hospitalized with critical injuries after he fell from the back of a Jeep while playing the game 'Senior Assassin,' his mother said. Raquel Vazquez told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that her son, Isaac Leal, fell from the vehicle after she believes it hit a bump in the road. 'They were playing 'Senior Assassin.' He jumped on a young girl's Jeep as it was parked,' she said. Vazquez claimed the girl reversed and then 'drove for five minutes at a high speed to where he could not jump off.' The vehicle hit a dip, causing Leal to fall and hit his head, his mother told the news station. The incident, which happened on April 20 in Arlington, was partly caught on cell phone and security video, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Police across the country have warned about the dangers of the game, where players try to 'assassinate' their target, another student, by squirting them with a water gun. Last month, the Claremore Police Department in Oklahoma warned that water guns can be mistaken for real weapons and hiding from your 'assassin' could 'lead to dangerous misunderstandings' with police and residents. The department also said that 'trespassing and unsafe driving' have been reported as part of the game. 'While it may appear harmless on the surface, this game poses very real dangers to both students and the public,' the department said in a Facebook post. The Sylvania Police Department in Ohio said in an April 18 Facebook post that it had received multiple calls from concerned citizens who mistook the game for a real threat. The department said students who play the game have disguised the toy guys 'to appear more realistic' and have taken them onto private property and public roadways. 'Officers are dispatched to these incidents as 'weapons calls' and respond accordingly,' the department said. It called for an 'immediate cessation of these games in public areas' and said that officers had been instructed to criminally charge anyone who engages in dangerous behavior or whose actions prompt a law enforcement call. Arlington police said they were made aware of Leal's accident over the weekend and are investigating the incident 'to determine whether a criminal offense occurred.' 'In reviewing calls for service from the date the incident occurred, April 20, we learned that EMS responded to the accident site for what was described as an unconscious person,' the department said in a statement. 'PD, however, was never dispatched, and we were not notified that Mr. Leal's injuries stemmed from a traffic incident until we spoke with his family this past weekend. The APD Traffic Division is leading the investigation. Based on the evidence we have reviewed, it appears Mr. Leal was hanging out the back of the vehicle when the accident occurred.' Leal, a baseball player at the high school, remains hospitalized. 'I have not been able to go home because I can't imagine going home without him,' his mother said.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
GoFundMe for suspect in Austin Metcalf stabbing raises over $60,000
A GoFundMe page has been set up by supporters of Karmelo Anthony, the teenager charged with murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17, in Frisco, Texas, this week. Metcalf and Anthony had an altercation at a track meet on Wednesday. The victim was at the event with his twin brother. The crowdfunding page that has been set up for Anthony alleges that the suspect was 'jumped' by the brothers. It also alleges that at least one of the brothers knew Anthony. The page goes on to describe Anthony as a 'respectful, well-mannered young man' with 'multiple college offers' and a '4.0 student.' 'A kid with ZERO criminal history- not even a blemish. A son raised in a loving home by parents who taught him right for wrong,' the page reads. There are two anonymous donors who contributed $1,000 each to the campaign. The page also addresses viral photos appearing to show Anthony with a firearm. The gun is described as being an Airsoft gun. Meanwhile, Anthony's lawyer, Deric Walpole, told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that the suspect has maintained he is defending himself. 'I know that my client said it was self-defense. I don't have any reason to disbelieve that, but I need to develop facts, talk to people, and figure out what's going on before I make any statements about what I think happened. I don't have any reason to think it wasn't self-defense at this time,' Walpole said. Walpole also said that he is seeking to reduce Anthony's $1 million bond. According to an email the principal sent to parents Wednesday, Metcalf was an 11th grader at Memorial High School. Anthony is enrolled at Frisco Centennial High School. It's not immediately clear if they knew each other before the brawl. Metcalf was a junior at Memorial and played on its track and field and football teams. His father, Jeff Metcalf, said Austin's twin brother was with him at the time of the incident. He told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that Anthony was sitting in his son's seat at the track meet and that the attack occurred after his son raised the issue with the other teen. After the stabbing, Metcalf's brother, Hunter, reportedly held him as he died. Anthony has maintained that he was acting in self-defense, according to reports. 'I tried to whip around as fast as I could,' Hunter Metcalf told WFAA, struggling to recount the story. 'I looked at my brother and I'm not going to talk about the rest. I tried to help him.' Jeff Metcalf said Hunter "was holding [Austin], trying to hold the blood in. My son watched his brother die in his arms." Metcalf's grieving father told the broadcaster that his son "was going to turn out to be a great individual and impact this world with positivity" and said he was "so proud" of the 17-year-old. He also realized his family wasn't the only one that was going to be turned upside down by the attack and expressed sympathy for Anthony's loved ones. "I feel for [the suspect's] family because now their son will end up in prison and learn that he killed someone, and he devastated and killed my son, who I can never get back. It's unfortunate for everyone involved," he told WFAA. 'I'm not trying to judge, but what kind of parents did this child have? What was he taught? He brought a knife to a track meet and he murdered my son by stabbing him in the heart," the father said. "The guy was in the wrong place, and they asked him to move, and he bowed up [got aggressive]. This is murder.' Despite his pain, the father said he "already forgive[s]" Anthony. "God takes care of things. God is going to take care of me. God is going to take care of my family," he said.
