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Karmelo Anthony Indicted For Murder In Stabbing Death Of Austin Metcalf At Frisco ISD Track Meet

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that his team worked to present evidence to the grand jury for weeks.

Austin Metcalf
Austin Metcalf (CBS News Texas)

Updated on: June 24, 2025 / 2:13 PM CDT

Karmelo Anthony, the now 18-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another teen during an altercation at a Frisco ISD track meet in early April, was indicted for murder by a Collin County grand jury on Tuesday.

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Anthony, who was 17 at the time of the incident, was arrested on April 2 in connection with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.

The teen, who is facing a first-degree murder charge, has been on house arrest since being released on a reduced bond on April 14. If convicted, Anthony could face a possible sentence of 5-99 years or life in prison. In the Texas criminal justice system, 17-year-olds are considered adults.

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