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Karmelo Anthony Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charge in High School Track Meet Stabbing

Anthony is held under house arrest pending a trial date that has yet to be set.

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Karmelo Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf.
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Overview

  • A Collin County grand jury returned a first-degree murder indictment on June 24 for the April 2 fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a seating dispute at a Frisco track meet.
  • District Attorney Greg Willis said his team presented weeks of evidence to the grand jury and emphasized how the killing has undermined confidence in school event safety.
  • Anthony, who claims he acted in self-defense, was released from jail in April on a reduced $250,000 bond and remains on house arrest with electronic monitoring.
  • Under Texas law, a conviction would carry between 5 and 99 years or life in prison for first-degree murder.
  • Separate fundraisers by both families have raised over $500,000 combined, reflecting national attention and community concern over the incident.