Karmelo Anthony found guilty of in fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf

Local News Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf By Sergio Candido, Sergio Candido Managing Editor, South Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including Telemundo and The Miami Herald. Read Full Bio Sergio Candido, CBS Texas Staff June 9, 2026 / 3:33 PM EDT / CBS Texas Add CBS News on Google A Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a Frisco ISD track meet, bringing an end to a closely watched trial that drew national attention and sparked debate over self-defense, race and school safety.Anthony, now 19, had been charged in the April 2, 2025, killing of Metcalf at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco. Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation between the two teenagers, while defense attorneys contended Anthony acted in self-defense. From left to right, Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf. CBS News Texas The jury reached its verdict after hearing testimony from dozens of witnesses over several days, including students who witnessed the confrontation, law enforcement investigators, medical experts and character witnesses called by the defense.Anthony was arrested shortly after the stabbing and charged with murder. On Tuesday, during closing arguments, Judge John Roach allowed the jury to consider a lesser manslaughter charge.Prosecutors said Metcalf and Anthony attended different schools and did not know each other before the encounter. Authorities said the confrontation began near a team tent area before Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf once in the chest.Metcalf was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Under a murder guilty verdict, Anthony faced a punishment range of five to 99 years or life in prison. A manslaughter...