As reported by Fox News, the confrontation began when Metcalf requested Karmelo Anthony—a student from a different school—to vacate the team tent belonging to Frisco Memorial High School. Although the two had never met prior to April 2, tensions quickly escalated.
Metcalf’s twin brother, Hunter, who witnessed the altercation, recounted to WFAA that his brother confronted Anthony and asked him to leave. Hunter recalled Anthony’s defiant response: “Make me move.” This exchange marked a pivotal and tragic moment.
The arrest affidavit indicates that Anthony reacted by retrieving his bag, opening it, and issuing a menacing warning: “Touch me and see what happens.” Shortly thereafter, Metcalf allegedly pushed Anthony, which led Anthony to draw a knife from the bag and fatally stab Austin in the chest. Hunter attempted to assist his brother, holding him and trying to staunch the bleeding while waiting for emergency services. Despite their efforts and those of the first responders, Austin succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The high school junior, an exemplary student and MVP athlete with a 4.0 GPA, was remembered fondly by family and friends as a leader with a bright future ahead.
Anthony has been arrested and charged with murder, with his bond set at $1 million.
According to law enforcement, a school resource officer was the first to arrive at the scene. At that time, Anthony reportedly claimed, “I was protecting myself. He put his hands on me.”
This case has garnered national attention not only due to the heartbreaking loss of a young life but also because of the complex reactions unfolding online. An online fundraiser established to assist with Anthony’s legal defense has raised around $150,000. His family asserts that Karmelo acted in self-defense, citing witness accounts.As the legal process unfolds, two families are left to grapple with the aftermath: one mourning the loss of a son and brother, the other defending a young man now facing a life-altering criminal charge. The community, meanwhile, is struggling to make sense of a tragedy that unfolded in a place where competition and school spirit should have been the focus.
More details are expected as the case moves forward.
