The father of Austin Metcalf, the teenager killed after being stabbed in the heart at a high school track meet, has made a desperate plea.
Metcalf’s death made headlines around the world after the 17-year-old was knifed during an altercation at a track and field championship at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas on April 2.
18-year-old Karmelo Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the incident, said to have been caused by an argument over seats in the stands.
Austin and his alleged killer had reportedly never met each other prior to the fatal encounter. Witnesses claimed that Austin confronted Karmelo, who attends another school, for sitting in Frisco Memorial High School’s tent in the stands, telling him to move.
Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, who was also there, told WFAA: “And my brother stepped in and said, ‘You need to move. And he’s like, ‘Make me move.’”
Anthony, it’s alleged, then grabbed up his backpack and pulled out a knife. He proceeded to stab Austin in the chest.