McKINNEY, Texas (Court TV) — A Texas teenager has been indicted for the murder of a fellow student athlete whom he is accused of stabbing at a high school track meet.
Karmelo Anthony is charged with the murder of a 17-year-old at a track meet. (Collin County Jail)
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Tuesday that a grand jury indicted Karmelo Anthony on charges of first-degree murder. Anthony was 17 when he allegedly stabbed Austin Metcalf, 17, on April 2, 2025, in Frisco.
Investigators say the violent confrontation began when Metcalf asked Anthony to leave his school’s tent at the track meet and escalated until Metcalf was stabbed in the chest.
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Willis said the community was “shaken” by the violent incident, as he promised to work diligently on finding justice. “From this point forward, we’ll continue doing our part — fully and fairly — to pursue justice under the law,” Willis said in a statement. “The trial schedule will be set by the court. But when the time comes, we’ll be ready.”
Thousands of people have offered their support to both Metcalf’s and Anthony’s families in the wake of the stabbing. An online fundraiser to support Anthony’s defense raised over $500,000.
In a statement posted to Anthony’s fundraising page, his family expressed gratitude to those who have supported them and asked for continued donations. “Your support has reminded us that we are not alone. Your love has helped us stand in the face of heartbreak, threats and misinformation. Now, as the legal process moves forward toward trial, we enter an even more intense phase — one that will demand everything from us emotionally, financially and spiritually.”
The statement says the money donated will be used “to cover essential and urgent needs that have arisen as a result of this tragic situation,” which includes relocation for the family, transportation to and from court, hiring attorneys and trauma counseling for the family.
Anthony was released on a $250,000 bond after he was initially charged in April.
