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Closing arguments expected Tuesday in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial
By Hannah Jones, Maria Guerrero and Meredith Yeomans at NBC DFW
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The trial of Karmelo Anthony, accused of murdering Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet, has significant implications for the North Texas community. As the jury deliberates, residents of Tarrant County and neighboring Collin County, where the trial is taking place, are likely to be watching closely. The case has drawn attention to the issue of violence in local schools and the potential consequences of confrontations between students. The fact that the incident occurred at a school event, a setting typically considered safe, may raise concerns among parents and students about the safety measures in place at similar events in Fort Worth and surrounding areas. The verdict and subsequent sentencing, if Anthony is convicted, will also be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing
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