A Texas teenager now faces first-degree murder charges after a tragic stabbing at a school track meet. Karmelo Anthony, 18, was formally indicted by a Collin County grand jury this week for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last April. This violent incident happened right in the bleachers during a high school track event in Frisco, shocking our community to its core.
District Attorney Greg Willis announced the indictment after weeks of presenting evidence to the grand jury. He described the killing as a “violent loss” that left families and neighbors heartbroken and angry. The justice system must now hold Anthony fully accountable for taking a young life in such a brutal way.
Both teens were 17 when the stabbing happened back in April. Anthony now claims he was “protecting himself” during the fight. But let’s be clear—carrying a knife to a school event shows terrible judgment. Real self-defense doesn’t end with another kid dead on the ground.
This case strikes deep because it happened at a school function where families should feel safe. Instead, parents watched in horror as violence exploded in the stands. Our schools must be zones of learning and competition, not bloodshed. This is what happens when young people don’t value human life.
Anthony now faces serious prison time—5 to 99 years if convicted. That’s the tough punishment this crime deserves. The legal process must move forward without delay to deliver real justice for Austin’s family and our community.
District Attorney Willis promised to pursue this case “fully and fairly” under the law. His team will be ready when the trial begins. We trust they’ll present every piece of evidence to show the cold truth about what happened that terrible day.
Austin Metcalf’s family deserves our prayers and support during this painful time. No parent should bury their child over a stupid fight at a track meet. We stand with them as they seek closure and justice for their murdered son.
The indictment is the first step toward ensuring Anthony pays for his actions. The courtroom is where he’ll answer for ending a young life. Our justice system must send a strong message that such violence will never be tolerated in Texas.
