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Prosecutor questions Austin Metcalf's track coach on first day of testimony in Karmelo Anthony murder trial
By Hannah Jones, Maria Guerrero and Meredith Yeomans 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 has significant implications for the North Texas community, particularly in the context of school safety and violence. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes Frisco, where the tragic incident occurred. The fact that a fatal stabbing took place at a high school track meet, a typically innocuous event, raises concerns about the potential for violence in public spaces. The Cultural District in Fort Worth, which includes various educational and recreational facilities, may need to reassess its safety protocols in light of this incident. Furthermore, the trial's outcome may have a ripple effect on how local law enforcement agencies, such as the Fort Worth Police Department, respond to similar situations in the future. The community will be watching closely as the trial progresses, seeking answers and a sense of justice for the victim and his family.
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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.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 3, 2026 by NBC DFW and curated for The Fort Worth readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Hannah Jones, Maria Guerrero and Meredith Yeomans at NBC DFW. To learn more about how The Fort Worth selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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