Austin Metcalf’s father begs the school to cease “rewarding” the alleged murderer
After the 17-year-old was stabbed during a fight at a track and field competition at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, Metcalf’s death garnered international attention. Following the incident, which was allegedly started by a fight over seats in the stands, 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder. Before the deadly encounter, Austin and his suspected killer had apparently never met.
According to witnesses, Austin told Karmelo, who goes to another school, to get out of the stands at Frisco Memorial High School after he was sitting in the tent there.
Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, who was also there, told WFAA: “And my brother stepped in and said, ‘You need to move. And he’s like, ‘Make me move.’” Anthony, it’s alleged, then grabbed up his backpack and pulled out a knife. He proceeded to stab Austin in the chest.
Karmelo is currently being held on house arrest, having posted bond on April 14. The teen has been fitted with an ankle monitor as he awaits trial. According to recent reports, Austin father, Jeffrey Metcalf, has now filed a formal complaint regarding Centennial High School awarding Anthony his diploma in the wake of Austin’s death. Dominque Alexander, Anthony’s spokesperson, told the Daily Mail that a complaint had been lodged. “Now you have a father filing a complaint to the TEA [Texas Education Agency],” he said.
The alleged murderer will get his high school diploma, but according to the Mail, he is not anticipated to walk on the stage or participate in any graduation ceremonies at the Frisco Independent School District. We have plans to complete an early graduation. They’ve decided to let him graduate.
Last week, Alexander claimed, “They were literally trying to expel him—period.” Jeffrey Metcalf appeared at a press conference for his son’s suspected murderer last month. Anthony’s family have suggested they plan to fight their son’s murder charge, insisting that he acted in self-defense after Austin attacked him.
Jeff was escorted from the press conference by police, and stated his belief that Anthony’s family had missed an opportunity.
The only thing I would have said was, “Okay, can we pray together and show the world we’re united.” He told the New York Post, “They should have pulled me up [to the front] and said, ‘We are so sorry. Our condolences.'” Rest in peace, Austin Metcalf.