Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of fatally stabbing a fellow student during a high school track meet in Frisco, has been indicted for first-degree murder.
The incident occurred on April 2 at Kuykendall Stadium during a UIL District 11-5A meet, where 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was killed following a dispute in the bleachers. At the time, both Anthony and Metcalf were 17.
Now 18, Anthony faces a potential sentence of 5 to 99 years in prison if convicted.
According to witness statements and police reports, Anthony admitted to the stabbing after being taken into custody. Arrest documents indicate he told a school resource officer that Metcalf had “put his hands” on him, and he later asked if the incident “could be considered self-defense.” The report also quotes Anthony as saying, “I’m not alleged. I did it.”
On June 24, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced the indictment. “Earlier this spring, our community was shaken by the violent loss of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf,” he said. “Today, the grand jury returned a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony. The case now moves forward through the court system, and we are fully prepared to pursue justice.”
Jeff Metcalf, the victim’s father, responded to the indictment by saying, “I believe justice will be served for Austin. I look forward to the trial, but no outcome will bring my son back.”
Anthony’s defense attorney, Mike Howard, emphasized that the indictment is only the beginning of the legal process. “This is a routine step,” Howard said. “The grand jury only heard the prosecution’s version of events. Karmelo looks forward to his day in court, where the full story will be told.”
Howard also raised the possibility of self-defense, noting that the burden is on the prosecution to prove otherwise. “We believe once all the facts are presented, the jury will see reasonable doubt,” he said. “These are real kids on both sides. We ask the public to withhold judgment until the evidence is heard.”
Anthony was arrested shortly after the stabbing and later released on April 14 after his bond was reduced to $250,000.
The high-profile case has sparked national attention, with ongoing debate around issues such as youth violence, self-defense laws, and the role of social media in shaping public perception. A trial date has yet to be scheduled.Tools
