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‘He knows he provoked the murder,' prosecutor says opening Karmelo Anthony's murder trial
By Hannah Jones and Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW
· June 3, 2026
· 3 min read
The trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager facing a first-degree murder charge after admitting to fatally stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, began Thursday morning in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
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, a teenager from Frisco, has significant implications for the safety and security of high school events in the North Texas region. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth and its surrounding areas, including Frisco, have a large and diverse student population, with many schools participating in district-wide events like the 11-5A championship district track meet where the stabbing occurred. The fact that a fatal confrontation took place at a school event, which is typically considered a safe space, raises concerns about the measures in place to prevent and respond to violent incidents. The outcome of this trial will be closely watched by parents, educators, and law enforcement officials in Tarrant County and beyond, as it may inform strategies for improving safety and reducing violence at similar events in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager facing a first-degree murder charge after admitting to fatally stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, began Thursday morning in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
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Who reported this story? This story was reported by Hannah Jones and Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW. To learn more about how The Fort Worth selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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