Indictment Sparks Outrage in Frisco Murder Case
On June 24, 2025, a Collin County grand jury indicted 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony for first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas, track meet. The shocking incident, which unfolded under a school tent, has gripped the community with grief and fury. As Anthony claims self-defense, questions swirl about justice, race, and what really happened that fateful day.
Fatal Clash at Track Meet
On April 2, 2025, at Kuykendall Stadium, a high school track meet turned deadly. Anthony, a Centennial High School student, sat under a tent for Memorial High School’s team. Metcalf, a Memorial junior, asked him to leave, sparking a heated argument. Witnesses say Anthony pulled a knife after a push and stabbed Metcalf in the chest. Some who have seen the surveillance video claim there was no push. Authorities have yet to release the video. The teen died in his twin brother’s arms, leaving a community stunned.
Legal Battle Heats Up
Anthony faces 5 to 99 years in prison. Because he was a juvenile at the time of the incident, he would be eligible for parole after 40 years. His attorney insists he acted in self-defense. Yet, prosecutors argue a push doesn’t justify a knife. Initially held on $1 million bond, Anthony’s release on house arrest sparked outrage. The case now heads to trial, with tensions high over whether this was murder or self defense.
Community Torn Apart
Frisco reels from the tragedy. Metcalf’s supporters demand justice, raising over $500,000 for his family. Meanwhile, Anthony’s family, facing threats, raised similar funds for defense and safety. Racial divides deepen the rift—Anthony is Black, Metcalf was white—fueling heated debates. Both sides dig in, but threats and harassment haunt everyone involved.
What Lies Ahead?
The stabbing case has shattered Frisco’s calm, exposing raw divides. Anthony’s trial looms, promising answers—or more pain. As both families mourn, the community grapples with loss and anger. Will justice heal the wounds, or deepen them? What does this tragedy say about our youth, our schools, and our society?
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