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Texas Teen Held on $1 Million Bond After Fatal Track Meet Stabbing

Karmelo Anthony, 17, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf during a dispute over seating at a Frisco, Texas high school event.

Left: Karmelo Anthony. Right: Austin Metcalf.
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Overview

  • The fatal stabbing occurred on April 2, 2025, during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, following an argument over seating under a team tent.
  • Karmelo Anthony reportedly confessed to the stabbing, claiming it was self-defense, and remains in custody with a $1 million bond.
  • Witnesses stated that Anthony warned, 'Touch me and see what happens,' before allegedly stabbing Metcalf in the chest with a knife taken from his bag.
  • Competing online fundraising campaigns have raised over $250,000 for Anthony’s legal defense and $275,000 for Metcalf’s family, reflecting divided public sentiment.
  • Authorities continue to combat misinformation about the case circulating on social media, with police urging reliance on verified sources for accurate details.