June 24, 2025
(McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County Grand Jury has indicted a defendant for First-Degree Murder in the April 2, 2025, stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. The defendant is Karmelo Sincere Anthony, who was also 17 at the time.
District Attorney Willis addressed the indictment in the following video statement:
“Earlier this spring, our community was shaken by what happened at a school track meet in Frisco — the violent loss of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did.
With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system. From this point forward, we’ll continue doing our part — fully and fairly — to pursue justice under the law. The trial schedule will be set by the court. But when the time comes, we’ll be ready.
We know this case has struck a deep nerve — here in Collin County and beyond. That’s understandable. When something like this happens at a school event, it shakes people to the core.
But the justice system works best when it moves with steadiness and with principle. That’s what we’re committed to. And that’s exactly what this case deserves.
We’re also mindful of Austin’s family, and everyone who loved him. Please keep them in your thoughts — and, if you’re willing, in your prayers as well.
Finally, remember that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.”
To watch video statement of District Attorney Greg Willis:
👉 https://bit.ly/FriscoMurderIndictment
Additional Information:
Murder is a first-degree felony offense that, upon conviction, carries a punishment range of 5 to 99 years, or life, in a Texas prison, and an optional fine not to exceed $10,000.
In the Texas criminal justice system, 17-year-olds are considered adults. An arrest and an indictment are not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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