Details of teen football star’s death unveiled.
A high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, took a horrifying turn when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during an altercation.
Teenagers’ lives chronciled.
Austin Metcalf was known as a disciplined, driven, and well-liked student-athlete—a standout linebacker who played with heart and was deeply close with his twin brother.
He was described by those around him as respectful, kind, and focused, someone who kept his head down and did his work.
His family says he was the type of teen who showed up early, stayed late, and never picked fights.
Karmelo Anthony was described by his family as a responsible, hardworking student with a 3.7 GPA who juggled two jobs while playing sports.
His father said he was “a good kid” who wasn’t the aggressor, insisting that Karmelo wasn’t someone who went looking for trouble.
Supporters have painted him as quiet and reserved, though others claim he may have had a short fuse.
Heartbreaking final moments revealed.
Austin, a standout junior linebacker, was fatally injured when 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony allegedly stabbed him in the chest during a confrontation.
The event took place on April 2 at David Kuykendall Stadium, where Austin and Karmelo had a heated argument over a pop-up tent.
According to an arrest affidavit, the two teens had never met before the altercation. Austin, sitting under a tent, allegedly told Karmelo to move.
Witnesses claim that Karmelo warned Austin, “Touch me and see what happens,” before the situation escalated further.
When Austin reportedly tried to move Karmelo, the latter unzipped his bag, pulled out a knife, and plunged it into Austin’s chest.
Officials stated that the blade went straight into Austin’s heart, leading to his tragic death.
Anthony’s actions after incident described.
After the stabbing, Karmelo allegedly ran from the scene, but officers quickly apprehended him, taking him into custody.
Karmelo reportedly admitted to the stabbing when questioned by authorities, stating, “I’m not alleged. I did it.”
Karmelo claimed he was acting in self-defense, saying that Austin had put his hands on him first, though no one can confirm this version of events.
Karmelo has been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond, facing a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
The details of Austin’s body, shared so publicly by his father, paint a horrifying picture of a young life snuffed out far too soon.
Fundraisers after event disclosed.
Two fundraisers quickly emerged in the aftermath of the stabbing, each sparking emotional—and polarized—responses online.
A GoFundMe for Austin Metcalf’s family has raised nearly $282,000, with donations pouring in from across the country to help cover funeral costs and support the grieving family.
Supporters flooded the page with tributes to Austin, describing him as a “gentle soul” and a “true teammate” whose life was stolen far too soon.
In contrast, a GiveSendGo campaign for Karmelo Anthony has raked in over $218,000, backed by donors who believe he acted in self-defense.
Comments on the page claim Karmelo was bullied and unfairly portrayed in the media, with one donor writing, “It’s okay to defend yourself.”
The dueling fundraisers have ignited fierce online debate, with many questioning how justice should look when both families are now fighting their own battles.
Jeff’s final moments with son clarified.
Jeff shared the heartbreaking details about what he saw when he arrived at the scene.
Austin’s lifeless body, blood seeping from his chest where the knife had struck.
“He wasn’t breathing. I kissed his forehead. He was cold,” Jeff said, his voice filled with anguish as he recalled the moment.
The wound was deep, and Austin’s body lay still, his twin brother at his side, both of them unable to save him in time.
Jeff described how the blood from his son’s chest seemed to stain everything around him as he held his son for the final time.
The legacy of Austin Metcalf lives on.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Austin’s memory lives on through the love of his family and the community that mourns him.
As new details emerge about the crime, the heartbreak of the Metcalf family only deepens, but they hold on to their son’s spirit.
The debate continues over whether Karmelo was truly defending himself or whether the killing was an unnecessary act of violence.