Frisco High School Tragedy: 17-Year-Old Student Austin Metcalf Fatally Stabbed During Track Meet, Suspect Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder
FRISCO, TX – The Frisco community is reeling from an unthinkable tragedy that unfolded during a track meet at Frisco Memorial High School on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. A 17-year-old student, Austin Metcalf, was fatally stabbed in what authorities are describing as a senseless act of violence. The shocking incident occurred on the school’s track field, where Metcalf had been participating in the event, and quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation.
According to Frisco Police, the suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Anthony has been charged with Murder (1st Degree Felony) in connection with the stabbing of Metcalf. Authorities have confirmed that the two individuals were known to each other, but the motive behind the stabbing remains unclear at this time.
Witnesses reported hearing a commotion and seeing a crowd gather near the track as Metcalf collapsed to the ground. Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, and Metcalf was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. The loss has left the school and the local community in a state of shock and grief, with many expressing disbelief that such violence could occur in what was meant to be a peaceful and celebratory event.
The arrest of Karmelo Anthony has further rocked the tight-knit Frisco community, with many struggling to understand how something so tragic could happen to two young people. Students, faculty, and staff at Frisco Memorial High School have been offered counseling services, as the school comes to terms with the grief and trauma caused by the loss of a beloved classmate.
Austin Metcalf, remembered as a kind and hardworking student, had a promising future ahead of him. His family, friends, and classmates have rallied together, sharing heartfelt tributes and messages of love and support in his memory. The tragic loss has sent waves of sorrow throughout Frisco and beyond, leaving everyone questioning how such senseless violence could have been avoided.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover more details surrounding the incident and the relationship between the two teens. Frisco Police have promised to keep the community informed as new information becomes available.
The family of Austin Metcalf is urging for privacy as they mourn their loss, while the Frisco community stands united in support of his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.