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‘He committed murder,' Students testify about fatal stabbing at track meet during Karmelo Anthony murder trial
By Hannah Jones and Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW
· June 5, 2026
· 3 min read
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 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 Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Aus
Key takeaway Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The trial of Karmelo Anthony is a stark reminder of the violence that can erupt in unexpected places, even at a high school track meet. For Fort Worth residents, this case hits close to home, given the city's proximity to Frisco and the fact that similar events could potentially occur at local venues like the Fort Worth Stockyards or athletic fields at Texas Christian University. The fact that a dispute over a tent at a school event escalated into a fatal stabbing is a disturbing trend that warrants attention from local authorities and school administrators. As the trial progresses, Fort Worth parents and students will likely be watching to see how the justice system handles this case, and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The Fort Worth ISD and neighboring districts may need to reexamine their safety protocols and conflict resolution strategies to ensure that students can participate in extracurricular activities without fear of violence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 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 Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Aus
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