17-year-old Austin Metcalf was stabbed at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas by 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony. Metcalf is white and Anthony is black. The incident started over a seat on the bleachers. Anthony was sitting under a tent during the rain and was approached by Metcalf and asked to move. Anthony refused, immediately reaching into his bag and saying “touch me and see what happens.” Metcalf touched him once, Anthony warned him again. Metcalf then grabbed Anthony, at which point Anthony stabbed him once in the chest. This is all according to eye witnesses reported by local and notional media. This incident has sparked race debates on social media after being blown up by a handful of right-leaning bloggers.
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Family of Karmelo Anthony, Accused of Killing Track Rival, Raises Over $80K for Legal Defense
News Flash • Frisco Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing, Suspe
Texas Teen Confessed to Murdering High School Track Star: Police
Online fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony, suspect in Austin Metcalf stabbing, raises over $60,000 | The Independent
Texas teen’s family disputes ‘false’ story in fatal track stabbing
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyer says murder of teen football star Austin Metcalf could’ve been ‘self defense,’ wants $1M bond lowered
Karmelo Anthony’s family breaks silence, heartbroken over fatal stabbing of Frisco student – CBS Texas
Karmelo Anthony’s online fundraiser was at $140,000, then it was taken offline | The Independent
