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‘He committed murder,' Students testify about stabbing at track meet during Karmelo Anthony trial
By Hannah Jones and Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW
· June 5, 2026
· 1 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
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The trial of Karmelo Anthony is a stark reminder of the potential for violence at public events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The fact that a confrontation at a high school track meet could escalate into a fatal stabbing is a concern for parents and students across Tarrant County and neighboring districts. As the trial progresses, the community will be watching to see how the justice system handles this case, particularly given the differing accounts of self-defense and murder. The incident has already drawn attention to the need for increased safety measures at public events, including those held at stadiums like the ones found in the Fort Worth ISD. The verdict in this case may have implications for how schools and law enforcement agencies in the area approach event security and conflict resolution, potentially leading to changes in protocols and procedures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 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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