Incident at News Conference

Jeff Metcalf, the father of the Frisco teen Austin Metcalf who was fatally stabbed at a track meet about two weeks ago, was escorted out of a news conference Thursday morning held by the parents of suspect Karmelo Anthony.

According to a news release from Next Generation Action Network, Thursday’s news conference was the Anthony family’s first time speaking publicly after enduring a “wave” of hateful attacks since the incident occurred.

The event was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., at the NGAN headquarters in the 1800 block of South Good Latimer Expressway in Dallas, but started about an hour late.

Jeff Metcalf, the father of Austin Metcalf, stands silently near news cameras prior to a news conference for the parents of Karmelo Anthony on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at a co-working space in Dallas. Anthony, 17, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.

Austin Metcalf’s father previously stood among members of the news media and television cameras waiting for the event to begin. However, he declined to speak with reporters, including The Dallas Morning News.

Before the news conference began, Dallas police officers spoke with Metcalf before escorting him out of the building.

NGAN President Dominique Alexander asked reporters not to follow him, saying his organization was working with police to ensure the security of the Anthony family.

News Conference Begins

Moments later, the news conference began, and Alexander addressed Metcalf’s presence at the event and described it as “disrespectful.”

Dominique Alexander, president of Next Generation Action Network, speaks during a news conference as the parents of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old who has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of fellow 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet, look on, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at a co-working space in Dallas, Texas.

“That was disrespectful,” Alexander said. “He was not invited. He knows that it is inappropriate to be near this family, but he did it.”

Police Response

Dallas police responded to a “call for service” around the same time Metcalf was removed from the news conference Thursday, according to a statement from the department.

Police said “one person was asked to leave the location and did so without incident,” and that “no offense was reported.” They did not immediately respond to a request from The News for additional information regarding the nature of the call, however.

When a reporter asked Metcalf to talk more about his removal, he declined to comment.

Conclusion

The incident at the news conference highlights the tension and emotion surrounding the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. The removal of Jeff Metcalf from the event was seen as disrespectful by the president of Next Generation Action Network, and the police response was swift. The investigation into the stabbing death is ongoing, and the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the incident:

Q: What happened at the news conference?

A: Jeff Metcalf, the father of Austin Metcalf, was escorted out of a news conference held by the parents of suspect Karmelo Anthony. The news conference was the Anthony family’s first time speaking publicly since the incident occurred.

Q: Why was Jeff Metcalf removed from the news conference?

A: Jeff Metcalf was removed from the news conference because his presence was seen as disrespectful by the president of Next Generation Action Network. He was not invited to the event and was asked to leave by police.

Q: How did the police respond to the incident?

A: The police responded to a “call for service” and asked Jeff Metcalf to leave the location. He did so without incident, and no offense was reported.

Q: What is the current status of the investigation into the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf?

A: The investigation into the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf is ongoing. Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident.