Devastating final social media post of teenager before death unveiled.
The final moments of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf’s life unfolded during a seemingly routine high school track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.
Fatal exchange detailed.
Police say the Frisco Memorial High School junior was stabbed once in the chest after asking a fellow student to move seats in a shared pop-up tent.
Known for his commitment to both football and track, Metcalf was a popular student-athlete with a bright future ahead.
A junior with college ambitions, Austin had recently started looking into recruitment options for athletics.
The student accused of the stabbing, Karmelo Anthony—not to be confused with the NBA star—was arrested on the scene and is now facing a murder charge.
According to an affidavit obtained by NBC DFW, the altercation began when Austin asked Karmelo to move from his seat in the team’s tent.
Police state Austin “grabbed” Anthony during the exchange—at which point the suspect pulled out a black knife and struck.
“I was protecting myself,” Anthony told officers, claiming he reacted in fear when Austin made contact.
Austin’s twin, Hunter Metcalf, witnessed the stabbing and held his brother as he slipped away, describing the moment with gut-wrenching clarity.
First responders were able to revive him briefly, but his injuries were ultimately too severe to overcome.
Heartbroken family’s grief highlighted.
His father Jeff Metcalf told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, “They weren’t able to save him. This is murder.”
Jeff Metcalf says he never imagined his son could be killed during a school-sanctioned event—let alone over a chair.
Jeff Metcalf said, “I saw all the blood… I had to find his brother, and we rushed to the hospital.”
According to his mother, Meghan Metcalf, Hunter “was trying to save his brother… he saw when he took his last breath.”
“I just didn’t know it would be mine so soon,” Hunter told WFAA. “He didn’t deserve it.”
Aftermath of tragic incident profiled.
The fatal incident unfolded in full view of students, coaches, and spectators during the district meet—many still grappling with what they witnessed.
Jeff Metcalf has set up a fundraising page to honor his son’s legacy and support funeral costs amid the unimaginable loss.
Friends and teachers describe him as humble, focused, and devoted to his team and faith—qualities he carried with pride.
Former Dallas ISD Police Chief Craig Miller noted that metal detectors aren’t standard at these athletic venues, raising safety concerns.
Despite the size of the event and number of students present, there were no security protocols in place to detect weapons.
Police say the weapon was concealed prior to the stabbing and not previously seen by other students.
Counselors have been made available to students as the school grapples with the emotional fallout from the attack.
Many students interviewed say they didn’t witness any prior tension between Austin and Anthony before the deadly encounter.
Frisco Police and the school district have not commented further on the possibility of additional charges or safety reforms.
Parents and residents are demanding accountability—not just from the suspect, but from the school district itself.
Austin’s final words revealed.
On the morning of the attack, Austin posted one final message on X.
“Faith that God got me and my work will pay off,” he wrote.
Those words have now become a haunting final message, one that echoes with the weight of an innocent life taken too soon.
His final X message has now been shared thousands of times, with many calling it chilling, prophetic, and heartbreakingly hopeful.
Austin Metcalf’s legacy will live on.
The tragedy at Kuykendall Stadium has left a grieving family, devastated friends, and a shaken community searching for answers to an unthinkable loss.
Though his life was cut short, Austin’s impact on those around him, and his final message of faith, will continue to resonate with everyone who knew him.
With Karmelo Anthony still in custody and the school’s safety protocols under scrutiny, the tragic incident leaves many wondering how such a senseless act could unfold at a school event.