A tragic stabbing at a Texas high school track meet resulted in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and the arrest of fellow student Karmelo Anthony, 17, who has been charged with murder.
Incident Details
The violence unfolded on Wednesday morning at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, during the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District 11-5A championship meet. According to Frisco Police, an altercation between two students escalated, leading to Metcalf being stabbed.
Emergency responders rushed Metcalf to a nearby hospital in unknown condition, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities arrested Anthony at the scene. His bond has not yet been set.
School & Community Response
Following the incident, the track meet was suspended, and students were sent back to their home campuses. Frisco ISD officials stated that the stadium was immediately secured to ensure safety.
The UIL released a statement expressing their deep sadness over the tragedy:
“Our thoughts go out to those impacted. UIL staff is in communication with district officials to provide support and assistance during this time.”
Metcalf was a Memorial High School student and football player, hoping to play at the college level. His social media bio described him as 6’0″, 220 pounds, and a linebacker, with an impressive 3.97 GPA.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the deadly altercation, but they assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. An investigation remains active.
Anthony is being held on murder charges, and bond has not yet been determined. The Frisco community continues to mourn the loss of a promising young athlete.
