Teenager Accused of Fatal Stabbing to Appear in Court
The teenager accused of fatally stabbing another student in Frisco earlier this month is set to appear in court Monday to learn whether his $1 million bond would be reduced.
Karmelo Anthony, 17, has been in Collin County jail on a murder charge for more than a week. He was arrested in connection with the April 2 killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet at David Kuykendall Stadium. Anthony told police he was acting in self-defense.
Background of the Incident
The incident occurred during a track meet, where Anthony and Metcalf were both participating. The exact circumstances of the stabbing are still under investigation, but Anthony’s claim of self-defense has sparked debate and discussion in the community.
The Frisco ISD track meet stabbing has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for justice and others demanding a more nuanced understanding of the situation.
Legal Defense and Support
Ahead of the Monday hearing, Anthony’s family retained Dallas-based attorney Mike Howard to lead his legal defense, according to a Saturday news release from Next Generation Action Network, a civil rights organization. The Dallas Morning News reached out to Howard’s firm Saturday, but didn’t immediately receive a comment.
“We are grateful for the early support from Attorneys Billy Clark and Kim Cole, and we continue working to build a strong legal team for the fight ahead,” the news release added.
The news release also called for donations to Anthony’s support fund on GiveSendGo, which has raised over $392,000 out of a goal of $500,000. “The family is facing rising threats and hateful attacks, and your support is urgently needed,” it said.
Memorial Service and GoFundMe Campaign
The same day, the Metcalf family held a private memorial service at Hope Fellowship Frisco East.
Jeff Metcalf has described his son as not only an all-district linebacker and the Memorial football team’s MVP, but a member of the National Honor Society with a 4.0 GPA.
The GoFundMe campaign for Austin has raised more than $336,000 out of a goal of $370,000 as of Saturday night.
Related Incidents and News
District officials previously denied protocol failures allowed the shooting to occur, a contrast from their response to last year’s incident.
Both people were declared dead at the scene.
It’s the second murder conviction for the rapper who has been serving a 55-year-sentence for his role in a deadly Mansfield home invasion.
Press conference to begin at 11 a.m. at Next Generation Action Network Headquarters. Anthony, 17, is accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, also 17.
Urban Specialists, which advocates against violence, answered a call.
Conclusion
The case of Karmelo Anthony and the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf has sparked a heated debate in the community, with many calling for justice and others demanding a more nuanced
