A Texas court sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. The victim's mother told Anthony he should feel lucky for 35 years, as she received a life sentence. The stabbing occurred at a track meet. Anthony claimed self-defense. The family expressed profound grief and rage over their loss.

The 19-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, 17, at a track meet in Frisco, Texas.

Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed in April of 2025 during a district-wide track meet in Frisco, a Dallas suburb.