Texas track meet stabbing suspect told responding officer he 'did it': docs
- A 17-year-old suspect admitted to fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during an altercation at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, claiming it was self-defense, according to a responding officer.
- The incident arose from an argument over seating arrangements at Kuykendall Stadium, leading to Metcalf being stabbed once in the chest, as stated by authorities.
- Austin Metcalf's twin brother was present and attempted to stop the bleeding, while their father expressed forgiveness for the suspect in a statement.
- Karmelo Anthony has been charged with murder and is being held on a $1 million bond, while the incident has shocked the Frisco community.
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Texas Teen Allegedly Confessed to Murdering HS Track Star - Then Asked Police if He Could Claim Self-Defense
Karmelo Anthony, 17, is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The probable cause affidavit claims that when an officer referred to him as a suspect, the teenager said: 'Not alleged, I did it."
Karmelo Anthony’s Attorney Argues Austin Metcalf’s Death Could’ve Been ‘Self-Defense’, Will Seek Reduction Of $1M Bond
The lawyer for Karmelo Anothony, the 17-year-old accused of murdering Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, has insisted that he does not have “any reason” to think his client was not acting “in self defense” and will request his bond to be lowered.
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