Death at a Track Meet: TX v Karmelo Anthony
A confrontation at a high school track meet. A knife pulled in seconds. One teenager dead, another claiming he acted in self-defense.
On April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses described a brief confrontation between Metcalf and fellow student Karmelo Anthony before the encounter turned deadly.
What followed was a case that quickly became one of the most debated stories in the country. Supporters argued Anthony acted in self-defense after being confronted and feared for his safety. Others pointed to witness…
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