Frisco Track Meet Stabbing: Karmelo Anthony’s Lawyer Seeks Bond Reduction

In a tragic incident at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 18-year-old Austin Metcalf. The event, which occurred on a Saturday, has shocked the community and led to a legal battle over Anthony's bond. Anthony's lawyer is currently seeking to have his bond reduced, arguing that the teenager was acting in self-defense.

According to the affidavit, Anthony allegedly told police that he felt threatened and was protecting himself during the altercation. The incident has sparked a significant response from the local community, with many expressing their grief over the loss of Metcalf, who was remembered at a funeral service planned shortly after the incident.

The legal proceedings are closely watched as they unfold, with the community and the families of both the victim and the accused seeking justice and closure. The case highlights ongoing concerns about safety at public events and the complexities of self-defense claims in legal contexts.

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Where was Austin Metcalf stabbed?

Austin Metcalf, 17, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School, died after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation in the bleachers at the meet.

Who stabbed the Texas teen?

Police say the 17-year-old student at Frisco's Memorial High School was stabbed after an altercation with a student from another school in the district. Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old student at Centennial High School has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, police say.

Where was Austin Metcalf murdered?

It happened Wednesday morning at Kuykendall Stadium, about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. The altercation involved two high school students, ending in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, according to police.

Why did Karmelo stab Austin Metcalf?

Metcalf's father, Jeff, claimed the incident occurred after Austin informed Karmelo Anthony, a high school student at Centennial High School, he was in the wrong seat. Jeff said Anthony responded by allegedly taking out a knife and stabbing Austin in the chest.

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