Texas Teen Indicted for Murder in Fatal High School Track Meet Stabbing

Karmelo Anthony, a Texas teenager, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco on April 2, 2025. The altercation reportedly began over seating arrangements in the stadium bleachers, escalating into a violent confrontation. Anthony claims he acted in self-defense, stating Metcalf "put his hands on me" before the stabbing. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis emphasized the deep impact of the incident on the community and the importance of a steady, principled legal process. Anthony was released on bond and placed under house arrest as the case proceeds to trial, with his attorney asserting that reasonable doubt remains regarding self-defense. Metcalf's family expressed a desire for justice, acknowledging that a trial will not bring their son back.