The murder trial of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing fellow high school student Austin Metcalf, is currently underway in Texas. The incident occurred during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025. The case has attracted national attention due to discussions surrounding racial tensions, as Anthony is Black and Metcalf, who was 17 years old at the time of his death, was white.
Texas murder trial begins for 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow student
The trial of Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old accused of murdering fellow student Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Texas, is in progress. The case has gained national attention amid discussions of racial tensions, as the defendant is Black and the victim was white.
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Texas murder trial under way with 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow high schooler
Texas murder trial begins for 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow student