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Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf
By Hannah Jones, Maria Guerrero, Dominga Gutierrez and Frank Heinz at NBC DFW
· June 8, 2026
· 3 min read
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 A Frisco teenager who admitted to fatally stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. A Collin County jury deliberated for about thr
Key takeaway Jurors rejected a premise from the defense that the murder was committed under "sudden passion," which could have allowed for a reduced sentence of less than 20 years.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The sentencing of Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf brings a measure of closure to the Metcalf family and the community, but it also raises questions about violence and safety in North Texas schools. The fact that a confrontation at a high school track meet escalated into a fatal stabbing is a stark reminder of the need for increased vigilance and conflict resolution strategies in local schools. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth and its neighboring cities, including Frisco, must prioritize initiatives that promote student safety and well-being. The Tarrant County government and the Fort Worth ISD can learn from this tragedy by re-examining their policies and procedures for preventing and responding to violent incidents on school grounds. By doing so, they can help prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future and ensure that students can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 8, 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 4 | Day 5 A Frisco teenager who admitted to fatally stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. A Collin County jury deliberated for about thr
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