Teen Karmelo Anthony Convicted of Murder in Texas School Track Meet

Eighteen‑year‑old Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murdering 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf after a confrontation at a high‑school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. The incident occurred under a stadium tent where witnesses said Metcalf repeatedly told Anthony to leave before the altercation escalated. Prosecutors argued Anthony provoked the attack and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, while the defense claimed self‑defense and sudden passion. The jury returned a murder conviction, and sentencing under Texas law could range from five to 99 years in prison. The courtroom saw emotional reactions: Anthony’s mother wept as the verdict was read, while Metcalf’s twin brother expressed relief at the guilty finding.