Karmelo Anthony received bad news today.
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony indicted on first-degree murder charge in stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17 https://t.co/q6ixfWiLY3 pic.twitter.com/4o16Dq2OmT
— New York Post (@nypost) June 24, 2025
Texas Teenager Karmelo Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet in April.
Anthony, also 17, was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf after a dispute over a seat at the University Interscholastic League’s District 11-5A championship on April 2.
“For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony and — which they did,” Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press conference Tuesday. The case drew outrage after Anthony was freed on a $250,000 bond after the alleged stabbing, living it up with his family in a $900,000 home in a luxurious gated community of Richwoods in Frisco, Texas, where rent is an estimated $3,500 per month.
Anthony told cops he was acting in self-defense, with his family claiming “the narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful” on a GiveSendGo.com fundraiser page for their legal fees — which has raised more than $530,000.
Soon after the indictment was handed down, Anthony’s lawyer, Mike Howard, put out a video message reiterating the claim that his client’s alleged actions were in self-defense.
“We are confident that when all the facts are presented and the full story is heard,” he said, “the jury will reach the right conclusion and justice will be done.
It will now be up to a jury to decide.
Thank goodness. Such a sad story. IMO, Anthony’s parents should also be indicted, and receive the brunt of the punishment here. https://t.co/x3K6SemmPz
— Trace Walker (@TraceWalker89) June 24, 2025
It is indeed a very sad story. No matter what happens, the lives of two young men are destroyed.
After Anthony is convicted and living in jail, his family will be waiting for him in the house they bought with the gofundme money that was supposed to pay for his defense.
— Juju 🇺🇸 I don't do pms! Thanks anyway! (@Juju315858) June 24, 2025
First, the indictment . . .
— 🇺🇸 AmericanDOS-N-NYC 🇺🇸 (@AmericandosN) June 24, 2025
Next, the acquittal!
Self-dense is NOT murder. https://t.co/bf0zPOnuXt
This makes me see red. I think we Texans should organize a “Say His Name” All Lives Matter protest outside the courthouse every day. https://t.co/E5g4DJP3Z0
— TexasPatriot (@SecedeFromFools) June 24, 2025
Yeah, taking a weapon with you is not going to look good to a jury.
— Dahlia West (@DahliaWest13) June 24, 2025
Good. He doesn't deserve a single day of freedom for the remainder of his life.
— Yeti (@angryalbinoyeti) June 24, 2025
Obviously, there are many emotions on both sides and the public already has formed strong opinions.
Al Sharpton booking his ticket to Tx now
— Port Politics (@PortPolitics1) June 24, 2025
This case is ripe for grifters.
His bond should be revoked immediately
— Mellie (@Ozymandias_redo) June 24, 2025
Currently, he is out on bond. There is no indication that will change before the trial. It will be one to watch.
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