Karmelo Anthony, 18, faces first-degree murder charges in the April stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, a track star from Frisco, Texas. The indictment was issued by a grand jury following a dispute that erupted during an April 2 track meet at Memorial High School. Anthony, a student at Centennial High School in Frisco, is accused of stabbing Metcalf after an altercation. The incident, which occurred during a youth athletics event, has drawn significant attention and legal scrutiny. The case is now officially in court, with a trial date pending. Anthony’s defense team has indicated plans to argue self-defense, citing the chaotic nature of the encounter. The prosecution has emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice through the legal process.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that the grand jury returned the first-degree murder indictment, signaling the case’s formal transition to the court system. He emphasized the need for a fair and impartial trial, stating, ‘When the time comes, we’ll be ready.’ The Metcalf family expressed both relief and sorrow, with Jeff Metcalf describing the legal process as a step towards justice but noting that nothing will bring his son back. Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, called the indictment a routine step and argued that the full story will only be heard in trial. He cautioned that there may be reasonable doubt about Anthony’s actions, potentially leading to a self-defense argument. The case continues to unfold with the trial date yet to be determined.
Details of the incident reveal the intense nature of the dispute. According to the arrest report, Anthony grabbed his bag, opened it, and reached inside, telling Metcalf, ‘Touch me and see what happens.’ A witness later described Anthony pulling out a knife from the bag and stabbing Metcalf. Anthony fled the scene after the attack, with Metcalf dying in his twin brother’s arms. The responding school resource officer noted blood on Anthony’s left middle finger and referred to him as the alleged suspect. Anthony made a spontaneous statement, saying, ‘I’m not alleged, I did it.’ He was initially held on $1 million bond, which was later reduced to $250,000, and he was released to home confinement. The case now progresses to the court system, with the public eagerly awaiting the outcome of the trial.