A somber turn of events has transpired in Collin County, as District Attorney Greg Willis announced an indictment for First-Degree Murder against 17-year-old Karmelo Sincere Anthony for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, of the same age, at a high school track meet in Frisco. According to the Collin County District Attorney's Office, the violent incident that took place on April 2 deeply affected the local community as well as reaching beyond its borders.
The Collin County District Attorney's Office released a video statement where Willis elaborated, “Earlier this spring, our community was shaken by what happened at a school track meet in Frisco — the violent loss of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.” He further explained the grand jury's decision, “For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did.”
Following the indictment, the case will now proceed through the courts, where it is subject to the solemn processes of the judicial system. Willis committed to a fair pursuit of justice, citing that the schedule for the upcoming trial will be set by the court, underscoring readiness when the time arrives.
Per the District Attorney's Office, under Texas law, 17-year-olds are tried as adults, meaning Anthony faces a possible sentence of 5 to 99 years, or life, in prison and an optional fine up to $10,000 if convicted, for the first-degree felony charge. Despite the serious charges, Willis reminded the public that “a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.” Austin's family and loved ones were also acknowledged by the DA, urging the community to keep them in their thoughts, and if inclined, in their prayers.
