Twist in track meet incident explained.
The murder of Austin Metcalf has rocked the tight-knit city of Frisco, with schools and officials reporting unprecedented security concerns since the incident.
Fatal altercation detailed.
According to police reports, the deadly altercation started when Metcalf told Anthony to move from under another school’s team tent.
The two boys reportedly exchanged heated words before Anthony warned, “Touch me and see what happens,” as tensions escalated.
The report says Austin put a hand on Anthony to push him away, prompting Anthony to unzip his bag and pull out a black knife.
Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before fleeing the scene, leaving bystanders and teammates in horror.
Metcalf’s twin brother Hunter was reportedly just feet away when the stabbing occurred, and held his brother in his final moments.
Before the stabbing, Karmelo Anthony, his alleged attacker, was captain of his high school’s football and track teams, and held jobs at Foot Locker and a grocery store.
Austin Metcalf was also a standout football player, loved by teammates and coaches, and known for his “unmatched work ethic.”
Rumors that Metcalf bullied Anthony were flatly denied by the family’s spokesperson, who stated the boys had never even met before that day.
Aftermath of shocking incident confirmed.
Police say Anthony later told a school officer, “I was protecting myself,” and “He put his hands on me.”
Officers were called to the school track meet after reports of a stabbing sparked panic among students, coaches, and families.
Investigators say Anthony had the knife in his backpack during the meet and pulled it out only after the confrontation began.
Anthony recently dropped his legal team and hired high-profile Dallas attorney Mike Howard just ahead of the crucial bond hearing.
The Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), a nonprofit group backing Anthony, confirmed the legal switch over the weekend.
Shocking new information unveiled.
The Texas teen accused of stabbing a 17-year-old at a high school track meet just had his bail slashed from $1 million to $250,000.
The accused, a 17-year-old named Anthony, appeared in court Monday, shackled in chains, wearing a gold jail jumpsuit and facing a first-degree murder charge.
Austin Metcalf, the victim, died in his twin brother Hunter’s arms after being stabbed once in the heart, according to harrowing testimony.
Judge Angela Tucker agreed to lower Anthony’s bond despite fierce community debate, prompting fresh waves of outrage and disbelief.
If Anthony posts bail, he’ll be confined to his parents’ home and required to wear a GPS ankle monitor, under strict court-ordered supervision.
“We expect him to post bond today,” Anthony’s defense attorney said after the ruling, triggering immediate backlash on social media.
Defense attorneys pushed for a lower bond, arguing Anthony had no criminal past and was an honor student with strong community ties.
Prosecutors questioned why Anthony’s dad couldn’t use the $400,000 raised in donations to post the original $1 million bail.
Anthony’s lawyers insisted the donation money is earmarked solely for legal defense and unavailable for bail, drawing skepticism from prosecutors.
Prosecutors also highlighted a February school incident involving Anthony and an alleged assault, details of which remain murky and unresolved.
It’s still unknown whether Anthony was the aggressor, victim, or bystander in that earlier altercation, which was handled internally by the school.
Both parents took the stand to describe their son as an A student, team captain, and model sibling, hoping to sway the judge.
Judge Tucker admitted in court, “We’ve never had the kind of security issues we’ve seen with this case,” citing intense public interest.
Community continues to mourn.
The community has held multiple candlelight vigils in Austin’s honor, mourning a life taken far too soon in front of peers.
The case has gone viral, with heated discussions over race, privilege, and self-defense laws dominating TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
News of the reduced bail has triggered fresh outrage, with activists vowing to rally outside the courthouse this week.
Austin’s family issued a brief statement, saying they are “devastated” by the bond ruling and are still seeking justice.
As of Monday evening, Anthony was expected to walk free on bail — a development that’s reigniting fury, fear, and fresh calls for answers.