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The Recap: Frisco track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf; Karmelo Anthony’s trial

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of Star-Telegram stories reports on the Frisco track meet tragedy where a student stabbing led to a murder charge.

From left, Mike Howard, attorney for Karmelo Anthony, speaks to reporters as Dominique Alexander, president and CEO of Next Generation Action Network, stands next to him following a bond hearing in Anthony’s case at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Karmelo Anthony, 17, a Frisco Centennial High School student and football player, is accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf, also 17, to death at a track meet on April 2. By Juan Figueroa

KARMELO ANTHONY INDICTED ON MURDER CHARGE IN FRISCO TRACK MEET STABBING

Karmelo Anthony has been indicted on a murder charge in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf after an argument during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. | Published June 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

From left, Mike Howard, attorney for Karmelo Anthony, speaks to reporters as Dominique Alexander, president and CEO of Next Generation Action Network, stands next to him following a bond hearing in Anthony’s case at the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, Texas, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Karmelo Anthony, 17, a Frisco Centennial High School student and football player, is accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf, also 17, to death at a track meet on April 2. By Juan Figueroa

KARMELO ANTHONY TO RECEIVE DIPLOMA, ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS

“We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive his high school diploma, and that his academic achievements will not be disrupted,” said Next Generation Action Network President Dominique Alexander. | Published May 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

The parents of Frisco track meet stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony attend a press conference for the first time Thursday, April 17. Anthony’s mother spoke about racist threats her family has faced over the past few weeks. By Screenshot from video

FAMILY OF KARMELO ANTHONY SPEAKS PUBLICLY ABOUT THREATS

The press conference was delayed for nearly an hour because the stabbing victim’s father, Jeff Metcalf, unexpectedly showed up. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Harriet Ramos

Jeff Metcalf with his son Austin, who was MVP on the Frisco Memorial High School football team. 

KARMELO ANTHONY RELEASED FROM JAIL ON LOWER BOND

Bond conditions for the 17-year-old will include being on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Amy McDaniel

Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old Frisco Memorial High School junior, died Wednesday, April 2, when he was stabbed by another student at a track meet, according to Frisco police.

FRISCO POLICE INVESTIGATE FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS IN AUSTIN METCALF'S DEATH

One of the posts came from an account claiming to belong to Frisco Police Chief David Shilson and stated that the victim, Austin Metcalf, initiated the confrontation that led to his death, according to a copy of the post. | Published April 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lillie Davidson

Jeff Metcalf with his son Austin, who was MVP on the Frisco Memorial High School football team. 

‘I’M NOT ALLEGED, I DID IT,’ STABBING SUSPECT TOLD POLICE

The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another Frisco high school student confessed to the killing and told police he was trying to protect himself, according to an arrest affidavit. | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Shambhavi Rimal

Jeff Metcalf with his son Austin, who was MVP on the Frisco Memorial High School football team. 

AUSTIN METCALF'S FATHER SPEAKS OUT: ‘MY PRIDE AND JOY.’

Austin Metcalf was an exceptional young man and a born leader, his father, Jeff Metcalf, said. | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Harriet Ramos

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.