A date has officially been set for the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the Frisco teenager accused of stabbing fellow high school student Austin Metcalf during a deadly altercation earlier this year. The trial is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026, with opening proceedings kicking off at 9 a.m. in front of Judge John R. Roach in the 296th District Court.
The case stems from a violent incident on April 2 that stunned students and families at a Frisco high school track meet. Anthony, who was 18 at the time, is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing 17-year-old Metcalf during a confrontation in front of several witnesses.
According to the arrest report, Anthony was quickly identified at the scene. Witnesses directed a school resource officer to him shortly after the stabbing. The officer located Anthony on the north side of the track, where he reportedly raised his hands and claimed, “I was protecting myself,” and, “He put his hands on me.”
Anthony’s legal team has stated that there’s no evidence the two young men had any prior relationship, suggesting the encounter may have escalated rapidly and without warning.
As the court prepares for what could be a highly emotional and closely watched trial, the community remains divided. Some are demanding justice for Metcalf’s family, while others are calling for a deeper look into the circumstances that led to the fatal encounter.
The trial’s outcome could have lasting implications—not just for the families involved, but for how schools and law enforcement handle conflict resolution and student safety moving forward.
