A murder trial begins in Texas for a 19-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a fellow high school student during a track meet in 2025. The defendant, Karmelo Anthony, was 17 at the time of the incident and is Black. The victim, Austin Metcalf, was 17 and is described in reporting as white.
Prosecutors say Anthony stabbed Metcalf during a Frisco Independent School District track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on 2 April 2025. Metcalf later died, and Anthony is charged with first-degree murder and is being tried as an adult.
The case draws national attention, with multiple outlets noting that online reaction and discussion have framed the killing along racial lines. Reporting also highlights the jury selection process, including concerns raised by observers about the composition of the jury, described by one outlet as an all-white jury.
Testimony is ongoing as the court hears arguments from both sides. The trial is set against broader debate in the United States about racial tensions and how they intersect with high-profile criminal cases.
