The family of slain high school athlete Austin Metcalf is demanding answers while Texas school officials refuse to release surveillance footage of his brutal stabbing death. The tragic incident, which occurred during a track meet in Frisco, has left a community in mourning as 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony faces murder charges for allegedly plunging a knife into Metcalf’s chest after a brief confrontation.
School Refuses to Release Critical Evidence
School officials in Frisco, Texas, are facing mounting criticism after confirming they have surveillance footage of the fatal stabbing but refuse to make it public. The April 2 incident at Kuykendall Stadium occurred during a rain delay at a track meet when tensions between the two students rapidly escalated.
Texas school district has surveillance footage of fatal Austin Metcalf stabbing — but will not publicly release video https://t.co/0c1mxFWNUx pic.twitter.com/EwQluDqaFd
— New York Post (@nypost) June 11, 2025
Prosecutors have access to the video evidence along with eyewitness accounts that they say clearly identify Anthony as Metcalf’s killer. The school district’s decision to withhold the footage from public view has only intensified speculation and frustration among community members seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Twin Brother Witnessed Final Moments
The heartbreaking account of Metcalf’s final moments came from his twin brother Hunter, who witnessed the aftermath of the stabbing. “I whipped my head around, and then all of a sudden I see him running down the bleachers just grabbing his chest… I put my hand on there, tried to make [the bleeding] stop, and I grabbed his head and I looked in his eyes,” Hunter recounted in emotional testimony.
🚨BREAKING: Do you support the death penalty for Karmelo Anthony, the animal who murdered innocent high schooler Austin Metcalf?
A. YES
B. NO pic.twitter.com/cbcGz3ExmF— Barron Trump – Parody (@BarronTrumpoo) June 11, 2025
Hunter’s devastating conclusion – “I just saw his soul leave, and it took my soul, too” – underscores the profound trauma inflicted on the victim’s family. The twin brothers’ bond, suddenly and violently severed, has become a focal point of community grief as they struggle to comprehend the senseless violence that occurred on school grounds.
Legal Battle Takes Shape
Anthony was arrested at the scene and initially held on $1 million bond, which was later reduced to $250,000 with conditions including house arrest and an ankle monitor. The Anthony family has strongly denied all charges, issuing a statement claiming “The narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful,” as they prepare to mount a defense against the murder charge.
The legal proceedings have become increasingly contentious as Anthony’s team appears to be building a self-defense argument while prosecutors point to alleged premeditation. The altercation reportedly began when Metcalf told Anthony to move out of his team’s tent, after which Anthony allegedly reached into his bag while warning Metcalf not to touch him, suggesting he had prepared for a potential confrontation.
Karmelo Anthony is not a hero.
His family LIED about having financial problems to get a lower bond and then (allegedly) BOUGHT A HOUSE…
Why are they treating this kid like a celebrity?!?
pic.twitter.com/KE5MKnkxcz— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) April 16, 2025
“Touch me and see what happens,” Anthony allegedly told Metcalf before the fatal stabbing, according to prosecutors.
The case has divided the community, with supporters on both sides awaiting the release of more evidence. Questions remain about why a student would bring a knife to a school track meet and what might have motivated such a violent response to what appeared to be a minor confrontation.
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Texas School Refusing to Release Video of Austin Metcalf Fatal Stabbing
Texas School Refusing to Release Video of Austin Metcalf Fatal Stabbing – NewsBreak