Texas Teen Indicted for Murder After Fatal Stabbing at High School Track Meet
FRISCO, Texas — A teenager accused of fatally stabbing a fellow student during a high school track meet in the Dallas suburbs has been formally indicted for murder, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Karmelo Anthony, now 18, was 17 when the stabbing occurred on April 2 at a school stadium in Frisco. A grand jury handed down the indictment in connection with the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, according to Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.
“This tragic act of violence at a school event struck a deep nerve — not just here in Collin County, but far beyond,” Willis said. “When something like this happens at a school, it shakes people to the core.”
What Happened?
The incident unfolded during a track and field meet involving multiple high schools from the Frisco Independent School District. According to police reports, the altercation began when Anthony sat under a team tent belonging to Metcalf’s school. A witness said Metcalf asked Anthony to move, prompting Anthony to respond: “Touch me and see what happens.”
Metcalf reportedly touched Anthony, who then challenged him further, saying: “Punch me and see what happens.” Moments later, when Metcalf grabbed Anthony, Anthony allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed him.
In a statement to officers afterward, Anthony claimed he was acting in self-defense, saying Metcalf had “put his hands on me.”
Legal Response and What Comes Next
Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, maintains that his client did not intend to kill anyone and acted only to protect himself.
“We expect that when the full story is heard in court, the prosecution won’t be able to disprove the reasonable doubt that Karmelo may have acted in self-defense,” Howard said.
Anthony has since been released from jail on a reduced bond and is currently under house arrest. If convicted of murder, he could face up to life in prison.
Source: AP News – Teen indicted in fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in Texas
