Texas High School Student Fatally Stabbed by Another During Track Meet, Police Say

A 17-year-old high school student was stabbed to death during a track meet in Frisco, Texas.

CBS News and Fox 4 News identified the victim as Austin Metcalf.

A press release from the Frisco Police Department confirmed the incident took place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, at Kuykendall Stadium. The FPD said the altercation occurred between Metcalf and another student, resulting in the fatal stabbing.

Metcalf was initially brought to a local hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries. He was a student at Frisco’s Memorial High School, where he ran track and played football. His father, Jeff Metcalf, spoke to Fox 4 about the loss of his son.

“He was going to turn out to be a great individual and impact this world with positivity,” Jeff said. “I was so proud.”

Jeff sent condolences to the suspect’s family as well.

“I feel for [the suspect’s] family because now their son will end up in prison and learn that he killed someone, and he devastated and killed my son who I can never get back. It’s unfortunate for everyone involved,” he said. 

Police have identified Karmelo Anthony, 17, as the primary suspect in the stabbing. Anthony is in police custody and has been charged with murder. Anthony attends Frisco Centennial High School, in the same district as Metcalf — Frisco Independent School District (ISD).

A vigil will be held in Metcalf’s honor. The event, meant to offer space for student solidarity, will be held on Wednesday, April 9, at Hope Fellowship Church in Frisco. CBS News confirmed that Metcalf was a member of the church.

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Frisco ISD’s Board of Trustees responded to the incident in a written statement. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a student within Frisco ISD. The Board of Trustees shares in the profound grief of this senseless act of violence and extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and loved ones. A young life ending far too soon is a heartbreaking reminder that violence is never the answer to conflict,” wrote Dynette Davis, a Frisco ISD trustee.

An investigation into the crime is currently underway. No bond has been set for Anthony at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Frisco Police Department’s non-emergency number (972-292-6010) or submit a tip using Tip411 (text FRISCOPD + the tip to 847411).