Texas teen Karmelo Anthony to stand trial in 2026 over fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf

Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony is set to face a jury trial on June 1, 2026, for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April. Anthony, who was 18 at the time of the incident, was indicted by a grand jury following a fight over a seat at Frisco’s Kuykendall Stadium. The altercation took a deadly turn when Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the chest.

Initially arrested and held on a $1 million bond, Anthony was later released on a $250,000 bond and allowed to live with his family in a luxury gated community in Frisco, Texas. This decision sparked public outrage, as many questioned the leniency of his bond considering the severity of the crime. Despite the backlash, Anthony’s family set up a fundraiser page on GiveSendGo.com to cover their legal fees and relocation expenses, citing escalating threats. The fundraiser has raised over $540,000 for their cause.

While Anthony claims self-defense in the incident, prosecutors are seeking a conviction that could potentially result in a life sentence for the young man. The tragic event unfolded during a track meet attended by Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, representing Frisco Memorial High School. The confrontation reportedly began when Metcalf approached Anthony, who was sitting under his team’s tent, and a verbal altercation ensued. The situation quickly escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing that claimed Metcalf’s life.

Metcalf’s brother, Hunter, witnessed the tragic event as his twin sibling succumbed to his injuries in his arms. Anthony fled the scene but was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after. The community continues to mourn the loss of Metcalf while awaiting justice in the upcoming trial. As the trial date approaches, the legal proceedings will seek to determine the fate of Karmelo Anthony and provide closure for the family and friends of Austin Metcalf.