{"id":11078,"date":"2025-04-19T04:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T04:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11078"},"modified":"2025-04-19T04:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T04:06:47","slug":"frisco-track-meet-stabbing-suspect-karmelo-anthony-released-from-jail-sparking-public-reaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11078","title":{"rendered":"Frisco Track Meet Stabbing Suspect Karmelo Anthony Released from Jail, Sparking Public Reaction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A judge has lowered the bond for the 17-year-old murder suspect and granted his release. Attorneys involved in the case shared their insights following the ruling.<\/p><div class=\"zoric69f60a7a3240b\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.zoric69f60a7a3240b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.zoric69f60a7a3240b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.zoric69f60a7a3240b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.zoric69f60a7a3240b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.zoric69f60a7a3240b {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Monday, Collin County Judge Angela Tucker reduced Karmelo Anthony&#8217;s bond from\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">$1 million to $250,000<\/a>. She also imposed strict conditions, including house arrest, electronic monitoring, and a requirement for court approval before any travel. The decision quickly drew reactions online, as many shared their views on the teen&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/hJXdNT8rOZh8ye1M0O96HZI5cG76E-FA4hT2B0ttU20\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIzMjhkYTIzYTNlN2M3NDljNTExZDUyOTk0YTkxMDkxZmE2OWY2YzJmMzE5ZDY0ZDMzYmQ2Y2JhYWMyNGZhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/BgeBTBFqOOoc7V1yk7qRdelCeKEXq62T7ifn6XTwA1Q\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIzMjhkYTIzYTNlN2M3NDljNTExZDUyOTk0YTkxMDkxZmE2OWY2YzJmMzE5ZDY0ZDMzYmQ2Y2JhYWMyNGZhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/iAF5lfaxJVknL-RdP0LcOC8ainoBB1clCslkOF_BEco\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIzMjhkYTIzYTNlN2M3NDljNTExZDUyOTk0YTkxMDkxZmE2OWY2YzJmMzE5ZDY0ZDMzYmQ2Y2JhYWMyNGZhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0rDd4IxhwZxlhr8XIxuWdVPjJfeBll2r-m9PIHMvqsc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIzMjhkYTIzYTNlN2M3NDljNTExZDUyOTk0YTkxMDkxZmE2OWY2YzJmMzE5ZDY0ZDMzYmQ2Y2JhYWMyNGZhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/iEneJDz6xcj5lXXqd6GqD_zjj1ydES5cT70WxqhLFcs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIzMjhkYTIzYTNlN2M3NDljNTExZDUyOTk0YTkxMDkxZmE2OWY2YzJmMzE5ZDY0ZDMzYmQ2Y2JhYWMyNGZhZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/4b328da23a3e7c749c511d52994a91091fa69f6c2f319d64d33bd6cbaac24fad.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment following Collin County Judge Angela Tucker's decision about the fate of Karmelo Anthony | Source: Facebook\/WFAA\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment following Collin County Judge Angela Tucker&#8217;s decision about the fate of Karmelo Anthony | Source: Facebook\/WFAA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As reported by WFAA, defense attorney Mike Howard\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">called<\/a>\u00a0the judge&#8217;s decision &#8220;fair&#8221; in a press conference, stating, &#8220;Bond, as the judge said, is not supposed to be an instrument of oppression, it&#8217;s not supposed to keep people in jail, it&#8217;s not supposed to punish.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/4YmpE56?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Mike explained that a bond is meant to ensure the defendant appears in court, follows all conditions, and does not pose a threat to the public. He said the judge imposed reasonable measures that protect both Karmelo&#8217;s family and the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The judge also cited\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">several factors<\/a>\u00a0in her ruling, including Karmelo&#8217;s age, lack of criminal history, U.S. citizenship, and strong ties to the community. In court, Karmelo appeared in a yellow jumpsuit as his father testified that the family could not access over $400,000 raised through a GiveSendGo campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/pjsj5J04IijDUgD4EV3X9SCN9B4s5zxh3Tthju4Vhtk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQwNTdjNmVlN2E4NWY1MTM5ODBkYjMwYmEyNDkwOTNiODBjODEzZTBlY2NiMjE2NWFkMGQ4OGRlZTc3YWY1Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMiZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/w-Lh7NLvn_HOFIk7LlMM26hm5q4sy_khiFVO8OLZ0cg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQwNTdjNmVlN2E4NWY1MTM5ODBkYjMwYmEyNDkwOTNiODBjODEzZTBlY2NiMjE2NWFkMGQ4OGRlZTc3YWY1Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMiZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/DaG7s4coPtmgCQonLne5Oiy6hCUHmhip8t_QNEBtD3A\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQwNTdjNmVlN2E4NWY1MTM5ODBkYjMwYmEyNDkwOTNiODBjODEzZTBlY2NiMjE2NWFkMGQ4OGRlZTc3YWY1Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMiZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jwq5lym7IifWQuUJD8Epu8wLR_FRjXo2ASwhLnh1Tig\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQwNTdjNmVlN2E4NWY1MTM5ODBkYjMwYmEyNDkwOTNiODBjODEzZTBlY2NiMjE2NWFkMGQ4OGRlZTc3YWY1Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMiZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/PjTY3jk2oqf330tbU2Cja0wjQ1adMED0OJzL8yUkwj0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQwNTdjNmVlN2E4NWY1MTM5ODBkYjMwYmEyNDkwOTNiODBjODEzZTBlY2NiMjE2NWFkMGQ4OGRlZTc3YWY1Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMiZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/34057c6ee7a85f513980db30ba249093b80c813e0eccb2165ad0d88dee77af57.png\" alt=\"Karmelo Anthony steps out of the Collin County Detention Facility after posting bond, following a judge's decision to reduce it to $250,000 | Source: YouTube\/WFAA\" width=\"1122\" height=\"628\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karmelo Anthony steps out of the Collin County Detention Facility after posting bond, following a judge&#8217;s decision to reduce it to $250,000 | Source: YouTube\/WFAA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Karmelo&#8217;s father said the financial burden of relocating and supporting the family made the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">original $1 million bond<\/a>\u00a0impossible to meet. Prosecutors argued that the family had the resources to pay the full amount. However, the judge disagreed and set the reduced bond with strict conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The courtroom was filled with members of both families. Austin&#8217;s relatives \u2014 including his mother, father, aunt, and grandfather \u2014 sat quietly during the hearing, with his mother wearing a gold ribbon and a No. 11 pin in honor of her son. Karmelo&#8217;s supporters, including roughly ten people, were also present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jQVF-L8sW7Dm-hr0pxnacg-I9OlBCszGVzHptilv8jY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjEwNWM1MWYyNzU4ZWNjNjMyNjY2ODhhODlkNDdkMjhjNTlmMzQ0NjQyN2JiYzUzM2E3ZGYwYTIzMDU0MGYwMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/BRDEatQEFWtKi_teXtXe5h7Yp3QIzyL2Zy3tUQi2Djc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjEwNWM1MWYyNzU4ZWNjNjMyNjY2ODhhODlkNDdkMjhjNTlmMzQ0NjQyN2JiYzUzM2E3ZGYwYTIzMDU0MGYwMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/mPSEWNmr42cOJjJjbDCT_8oAbObeBXDgv9beoMqtdWI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjEwNWM1MWYyNzU4ZWNjNjMyNjY2ODhhODlkNDdkMjhjNTlmMzQ0NjQyN2JiYzUzM2E3ZGYwYTIzMDU0MGYwMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/9n8-XOs3JeABrBmRfZ2VdI6f1NdyJhsKNWT5srjb470\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjEwNWM1MWYyNzU4ZWNjNjMyNjY2ODhhODlkNDdkMjhjNTlmMzQ0NjQyN2JiYzUzM2E3ZGYwYTIzMDU0MGYwMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1f3ZPUm6GSMl2mX4e1GHVCb_SshNmuuBPsEudUQkGSs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjEwNWM1MWYyNzU4ZWNjNjMyNjY2ODhhODlkNDdkMjhjNTlmMzQ0NjQyN2JiYzUzM2E3ZGYwYTIzMDU0MGYwMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyMyZoZWlnaHQ9NjI4.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/6105c51f2758ecc63266688a89d47d28c59f3446427bbc533a7df0a230540f02.png\" alt=\"Karmelo Anthony leaves the Collin County Detention Facility alongside members of his legal team after being released on a reduced bond | Source: YouTube\/wfaa\" width=\"1123\" height=\"628\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karmelo Anthony leaves the Collin County Detention Facility alongside members of his legal team after being released on a reduced bond | Source: YouTube\/wfaa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said the judge has made her ruling, and the prosecution will continue reviewing evidence as the investigation proceeds. &#8220;We will go where the facts lead us,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The judge&#8217;s decision has sparked intense reactions online.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;YESSSSS !!!!! Innocent until proven guilty !!!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0a netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=670268625653331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=670268625653331\">wrote<\/a>. Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=675117471934107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=675117471934107\">aked<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Why? The other boy will never be able to go home.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0One\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=2060793724402183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=2060793724402183\">added<\/a>,<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">\u00a0&#8220;Look at his smirk. \ud83d\ude0f he&#8217;s still guilty no mater what. Everyone knows he&#8217;s a killer [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Some expressed outrage, arguing that the suspect\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=1564007620962382&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=1564007620962382&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">did not deserve<\/a>\u00a0to be released. One person opined that if the roles had been reversed, the public reaction would have been\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=1034780771907413&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=1034780771907413&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">far more severe<\/a>, highlighting perceived inequality in the justice system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=1043473740963525&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/kwtxnews10\/posts\/pfbid02F9iHacTeZn9iD7YCDvUNpnY8H9a5w53oQVa38M9dksHgVALqzTiTPyBRufgbzziXl?comment_id=1043473740963525&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">voiced concern<\/a>\u00a0for the victim&#8217;s family and pointed to an earlier altercation involving the suspect, reportedly handled internally by Frisco ISD, as a missed opportunity for intervention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0RcHRuclWfuYBsO6sLNWb546-d8sza6uuvbJ2iQyKQw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZhZGY0MTZmNzA0NDgyNWU1MjJmNzM2MmQ5OTg2MmY0YTIwMGFjYjJiM2U3MTJlODAzZmRiYjVhODNmZmI0Yy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI1.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8wD6aSojZBUDufAgLy6WLrgqSMQGVUYazMX7IEbijwc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZhZGY0MTZmNzA0NDgyNWU1MjJmNzM2MmQ5OTg2MmY0YTIwMGFjYjJiM2U3MTJlODAzZmRiYjVhODNmZmI0Yy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI1.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/aS_BLaGTL5c33OYbYtDHy74cbIFa2oeqpZT3UWV_eMU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZhZGY0MTZmNzA0NDgyNWU1MjJmNzM2MmQ5OTg2MmY0YTIwMGFjYjJiM2U3MTJlODAzZmRiYjVhODNmZmI0Yy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI1.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/VxxaIG0rDSIue63pd9WSkIQQCwWDR2WaopVVx-6RrNc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZhZGY0MTZmNzA0NDgyNWU1MjJmNzM2MmQ5OTg2MmY0YTIwMGFjYjJiM2U3MTJlODAzZmRiYjVhODNmZmI0Yy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI1.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/SSvkfrHVO6xs6Bc4lQjH_Gp8gDTB7xdHJVaHWTUbt94\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTZhZGY0MTZmNzA0NDgyNWU1MjJmNzM2MmQ5OTg2MmY0YTIwMGFjYjJiM2U3MTJlODAzZmRiYjVhODNmZmI0Yy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTEyOCZoZWlnaHQ9NjI1.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/16adf416f7044825e522f7362d99862f4a200acb2b3e712e803fdbb5a83ffb4c.png\" alt=\"Karmelo Anthony is escorted by his companions as reporters approach after his release | Source: YouTube\/fox4news\" width=\"1128\" height=\"625\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karmelo Anthony is escorted by his companions as reporters approach after his release | Source: YouTube\/fox4news<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Several reactions also focused on\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=2685773158279584&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/NBCDFW\/posts\/pfbid02pQN1uj5Za9nE3Y8764oQSpezQV3aDvCa7LZ4w6pw2rSGbwQQXwzu2eaeMyTXWM3Nl?comment_id=2685773158279584&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">systemic failures<\/a>, with blame directed at parents, school officials, and students for not doing enough to prevent such incidents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Others supported the bond reduction. One individual\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=1307525417014625&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=1307525417014625&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">believed<\/a>\u00a0the original amount was\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;super unreasonable and unacceptable&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>compared to similar cases and hoped the teen would receive counseling and support. Another emphasized the importance of\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=2116443535536725&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/wfaa\/posts\/pfbid02edtZsFdUH5qGDMx5sZTsTZZeR3rNRyBVcBhytSrxdwmJmrtYdHRFzZy1H6xkeVB3l?comment_id=2116443535536725&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\">mental health care<\/a>\u00a0before trial and offered sympathy to both families involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), which previously\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/crime\/frisco-track-meet-stabbing-bond-reduced-house-arrest\/287-27b4fed9-e2c1-4bf6-82eb-134fad8d6991\">described<\/a>\u00a0the ruling as &#8220;a much-needed window of relief,&#8221; also issued an additional statement on social media. The group confirmed it is now working with Karmelo&#8217;s family to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NextGenAction\/status\/1911827768674865423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NextGenAction\/status\/1911827768674865423\">process the bond<\/a>\u00a0and thanked supporters for their overwhelming response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">NGAN emphasized this as only the beginning of a long legal journey, urging continued fundraising support and pledging to stand firm in defense of Karmelo&#8217;s rights. The organization framed the moment as an example of justice in action and reaffirmed its broader advocacy for civil and human rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1911827768674865423&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F455425-frisco-track-meet-stabbing-suspect.html&amp;sessionId=ad8fbe7cbfbbc7569c44a3c696873b9613e14e07&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1911827768674865423\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Shortly after the hearing, Austin&#8217;s father, Jeff Metcalf, shared a post on Facebook announcing a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jeff.metcalf1\/posts\/pfbid02zPWCvUSQiTYmVjFrHVTFF6NgW2vLiGnafFXgbUPqXqFVWvup8JnPzAuh1bR91GkRl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jeff.metcalf1\/posts\/pfbid02zPWCvUSQiTYmVjFrHVTFF6NgW2vLiGnafFXgbUPqXqFVWvup8JnPzAuh1bR91GkRl\">community fundraiser<\/a>\u00a0hosted by Halo Pizzeria in honor of his son. The event, scheduled for April 14, is aimed at supporting Meghan and Hunter Metcalf as they navigate funeral, legal, and personal expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The restaurant pledged to donate 25% of its sales that day to the family while encouraging a respectful, united atmosphere. Staff emphasized that the event would focus solely on supporting the Metcalfs, and not on division or controversy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jeff.metcalf1\/posts\/pfbid02zPWCvUSQiTYmVjFrHVTFF6NgW2vLiGnafFXgbUPqXqFVWvup8JnPzAuh1bR91GkRl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=434&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=543\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df409aa5f212a09174%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff58e4e457c7b5ff2b%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjeff.metcalf1%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02zPWCvUSQiTYmVjFrHVTFF6NgW2vLiGnafFXgbUPqXqFVWvup8JnPzAuh1bR91GkRl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D434%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D543&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f86ddd049da05dcfa\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The bond reduction followed earlier reports surrounding the murder, including\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">Karmelo&#8217;s admission to the crime during his initial encounter with police<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Karmelo directly admitted to the police that he was responsible for the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">fatal stabbing<\/a>\u00a0of Austin, a Memorial High School student. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by NBC 5 Dallas\u2013Fort Worth (DFW), when officers referred to him as the &#8220;alleged suspect,&#8221; Karmelo, a student at Centennial High School,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">responded<\/a>\u00a0with, &#8220;I&#8217;m not alleged, I did it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/TE48nYL?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The affidavit detailed Karmelo claiming he acted in self-defense,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">telling<\/a>\u00a0a school resource officer on the scene, &#8220;I was protecting myself,&#8221; and &#8220;He put his hands on me.&#8221; Authorities said he also asked officers whether what happened could be considered self-defense and whether the victim would be okay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Karmelo&#8217;s admission came shortly after the incident, which\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\">occurred around 10 a.m.<\/a>\u00a0on April 2, during a high school track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. Karmelo had taken shelter under a pop-up tent belonging to another school as rain began to fall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1819129562670006343&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F455425-frisco-track-meet-stabbing-suspect.html&amp;sessionId=ad8fbe7cbfbbc7569c44a3c696873b9613e14e07&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1819129562670006343\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">When he was asked to move, an altercation broke out between him and Austin, 17. A witness told police that Karmelo unzipped his bag, reached inside, and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">warned<\/a>\u00a0Austin, &#8220;Touch me and see what happens.&#8221; Moments later, Austin allegedly grabbed Karmelo, who then pulled out a black knife and stabbed him once in the chest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/5acxzP2?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A school resource officer from nearby Staley Middle School was the first to respond. Austin suffered a fatal wound to the heart. His father, Jeff, said his son\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\">died in the arms<\/a>\u00a0of his twin brother, Hunter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;They were twins, identical twins, and his brother was holding on to him, trying to make it stop bleeding, and he died in his brother&#8217;s arms,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\">recalled<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/6zpOJMh?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He further explained that he rushed to the scene after learning about the stabbing. When he arrived, he found Austin on a gurney and was told his son wasn&#8217;t breathing. He described seeing a large amount of blood and the location of the wound. Deeply concerned, he searched for Hunter, and the two went together to the hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">There, the family prayed as doctors attempted to save his son&#8217;s life. Despite their efforts, Austin could not be revived. His father\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\">described<\/a>\u00a0the loss as part of &#8220;God&#8217;s plan,&#8221; though he said he didn&#8217;t understand it and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/student-stabbed-frisco-track-meet\/3806667\/\">called<\/a>\u00a0what happened &#8220;murder.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1907560484275904640&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F455425-frisco-track-meet-stabbing-suspect.html&amp;sessionId=ad8fbe7cbfbbc7569c44a3c696873b9613e14e07&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1907560484275904640\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Austin&#8217;s mother, Meghan, recalled rushing to the hospital as soon as Hunter called her. &#8220;My son is not here anymore, and I don&#8217;t understand it,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">said<\/a>. &#8220;He was the most amazing kid. So smart. He had college football guys looking at him to play in college. His goal was to play in college.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hunter remembered reacting immediately when the incident happened. He turned quickly to his brother and, though visibly emotional, chose not to describe the full scene. He shared that he did everything he could to help Austin in those critical moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ATJDdfY?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Hunter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">said<\/a>\u00a0Austin &#8220;did everything&#8221; for their family. &#8220;As a linebacker, he was a stud, and I always tried to fill those shoes and play with him. I had a blast my whole life playing sports with him,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">remarked<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Although Austin was only four minutes older, Hunter said he always looked up to him,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">adding<\/a>, &#8220;He was a big brother even though we&#8217;re the same age.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/aNRxbTQ?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meghan shared the emotional weight of losing her son and spoke about how she and her family intend to carry his memory forward. &#8220;We just want to make sure that everybody knows how much Austin is still going to be in our lives as far as our memories and our hearts forever. It&#8217;s going to be really hard,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a joint statement released on April 4, Friday, Meghan and Hunter thanked the community for its\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/frisco-texas-isd-track-meet-suspended-emergency-incident-schoo-district-kuykendall-stadium\/287-6380955c-e03d-4aeb-837f-a0fc31a46c40\">overwhelming support<\/a>. They said they would leave the investigation in the hands of detectives while focusing on commemorating Austin&#8217;s life and legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/SLvuOir?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The family also launched a GoFundMe campaign,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/honoring-austin-metcalf-help-his-family-heal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/honoring-austin-metcalf-help-his-family-heal\">titled<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Honoring Austin Metcalf: Help His Family Heal,&#8221; where Austin&#8217;s dad, described him as a driven student-athlete with a 4.0 GPA and a deep passion for football.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;We will all remember him for the way he impacted others&#8217; lives. I love you forever, son. It&#8217;s not goodbye, it&#8217;s see you later. God will take care of us till we meet again. RIP. Love, Dad,&#8221; Jeff\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/honoring-austin-metcalf-help-his-family-heal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/honoring-austin-metcalf-help-his-family-heal\">wrote<\/a>. The campaign has raised $304,914 as of this writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/IDYkRyD?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On the day after the stabbing, Memorial High School paused during second period to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">honor Austin<\/a>, as the community continued to rally around his grieving family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/hHOvl3L?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Karmelo is currently charged with murder and remains in custody at the Collin County Jail on a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">$1 million bond<\/a>. His attorneys Billy Clark and Kim T. Cole, released their first public statement on April 7, Monday, expressing condolences to the Metcalf family and emphasizing Karmelo&#8217;s right to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\">due process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Karmelo and the entire Anthony family are sincerely saddened that a life was lost,&#8221; they\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\">said<\/a>. &#8220;We are committed to ensuring that Karmelo&#8217;s rights are indeed protected throughout each phase of the criminal justice system.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/3Qgauda?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">They confirmed plans to work with the Collin County District Attorney&#8217;s Office to seek a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\">reduction of the bond<\/a>\u00a0and a re-evaluation of the charge. The attorneys also noted that Karmelo told police he acted in self-defense and asked whether the incident could be considered as such.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;This will certainly be a long road ahead and during this challenging time, we ask for prayers for both families and we ask for your patience and respect for the legal process as we seek the truth,&#8221; the lawyers\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/crime\/article303681941.html\">stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/hid7WPL?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Shortly after the incident, Karmelo&#8217;s family launched their own GiveSendGo campaign,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\">titled<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Help Karmelo Official Fund.&#8221; The page\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\">describes<\/a>\u00a0the circulating narrative as &#8220;false, unjust, and harmful,&#8221; and thanks supporters for their prayers and donations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As of this writing, the fundraiser has collected $267,972 toward its $300,000 goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/7oMQU0L?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One donor, Stephanie Crutchfield,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sstokelycrutchfield\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sstokelycrutchfield\/about\">owner and CEO<\/a>\u00a0of multiple businesses, including Cutting Edge Tax Software and Crutchfield Taxes &amp; Financial Solutions, contributed $1,000 and shared a public\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/HelpKarmelo\">message of support<\/a>, &#8220;Let&#8217;s get this baby home. I have a young black son as well, and I live in Collin County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She added, &#8220;This baby was bullied and was defending himself, I know it&#8217;s [sic] more to this story. I&#8217;m praying \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe for you and your family. Please let me know how else I can help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">If convicted of murder, Karmelo reportedly faces a potential sentence of\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-during-frisco-high-school-track-meet-i-did-it\/3808139\/\">five to 99 years<\/a>\u00a0in prison under Texas law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A judge has lowered the bond for the 17-year-old murder suspect and granted his release. Attorneys involved in the case shared their insights following the ruling. 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