A Collin County, Texas jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the 2025 fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, a fellow high school student, at a district-wide track meet in Frisco. The case, involving two teenagers who were 17 at the time of the incident, draws national attention. Jurors deliberate for a short period before reaching a verdict, according to reporting on the trial’s later stage.
During trial proceedings, prosecutors and defense both focus on the circumstances of the encounter. Reporting describes that Anthony’s legal team argues he acted in self-defense after a confrontation involving members of the opposing school’s track group. Other coverage notes the context of the meet, including rain and confusion, and that shelter under a rival team tent plays a role in how the confrontation begins.
Several outlets also highlight the jury selection process, including claims that no Black jurors were seated after selection concluded. After the guilty verdict, attention turns to the next phase of the case, including sentencing proceedings.
