On April 2, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, during a district track meet involving student-athletes from eight schools within the Frisco Independent School District. Seventeen-year-old Austin Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School, was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another student.
The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from Frisco Centennial High School, was taken into custody at the scene and has been charged with murder. He is currently being held without bond.
Austin was an active member of both the track and football teams at Memorial High School. His father, Jeff Metcalf, expressed profound grief over the loss, highlighting Austin's promising future and the positive impact he had on those around him. Jeff also extended condolences to the suspect's family, acknowledging the widespread devastation caused by the incident.
In response to this tragedy, the Frisco Independent School District community has come together to honor Austin's memory. A vigil is scheduled for April 9 at Hope Fellowship Church, where Austin was a member. The district has also emphasized the importance of addressing conflicts without resorting to violence and is providing support to students and staff affected by the incident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and have urged anyone with information to come forward.This incident has deeply affected the Frisco community, serving as a somber reminder of the critical need for peaceful conflict resolution among youth.
