Texas murder trial under way with 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow high schooler
Summary
A 19-year-old named Karmelo Anthony is on trial in Texas for stabbing and killing a fellow high schooler, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, during a track meet in April 2025. Anthony is charged with first-degree murder but pleads not guilty, saying he acted in fear after a physical confrontation.Key Facts
- The stabbing happened at a Frisco Independent School District track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025.
- Austin Metcalf, the victim, was 17 years old and died on the way to the hospital.
- Karmelo Anthony, 19, is Black; Austin Metcalf was white.
- Anthony faces a first-degree murder charge and denies guilt.
- The jury has no Black members.
- Surveillance videos show a fight and students running away after the stabbing.
- Witnesses said Anthony had his hands in a backpack before stabbing Metcalf.
- Police found a bloody 5-inch folding knife near the crime scene, which they say is the murder weapon.
- A police officer said Anthony admitted to stabbing Metcalf.
- Defense says Metcalf, who was bigger, started the confrontation and Anthony acted out of fear.
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