The sports community is mourning the loss of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old track and field athlete from Texas who was fatally stabbed during a competition. The tragic incident occurred on April 2 at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, where police responded to reports of an altercation between two students that turned deadly.
Austin, who attended the event with his identical twin brother Hunter, became involved in a confrontation with 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from a rival school. Witnesses say the argument began when Austin asked Anthony to move from a tent in the stands. The situation escalated quickly, ending with Anthony allegedly stabbing Austin in the chest with a knife from his backpack.
In heartbreaking detail, Hunter described holding his bleeding brother while waiting for emergency responders. Despite their efforts and prayers from family, Austin couldn’t be saved. His final social media post from March 31 has since gone viral, where he wrote: “Faith that God got me and that my work will pay off.” The message has become a touching tribute to the young athlete’s spirit.
Anthony now faces first-degree murder charges with a $1 million bond, while his father maintains his son wasn’t the aggressor. Meanwhile, Austin’s family remembers him as a natural leader with an infectious smile and deep passion for football. A GoFundMe has been established to support the grieving family as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
