Frisco Teen Karmelo Anthony Released on $250K Bond, Placed Under House Arrest in Fatal Stabbing Case
Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of fellow student Austin Metcalf, has been released from custody after a judge reduced his bond from $1 million to $250,000. The Frisco Centennial High School student is now under house arrest, following a controversial ruling that has drawn national attention.
Deadly Encounter at Track Meet
The incident took place on April 2 during a UIL District 11-5A track meet at Kuykendall Stadium. According to police, Anthony was seated under the Memorial High School tent when Metcalf allegedly told him to leave. Witnesses claim Anthony responded, “Touch me and see what happens.” When Metcalf reportedly pushed him, Anthony retrieved a knife from his backpack and stabbed Metcalf in the chest.
Metcalf was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Upon arrest, Anthony reportedly told police, “I’m not alleged, I did it,” and questioned whether his actions would qualify as self-defense.
Bond Reduced
During a recent bond hearing, Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, argued that the $1 million bond was excessive and that Anthony’s family was under threat and may need to relocate. The judge agreed, lowering the bond to $250,000 with strict conditions: house arrest, 24-hour parental supervision, and mandatory ankle monitoring.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis clarified that Anthony, as a juvenile, cannot face the death penalty or life without parole. If convicted, the maximum sentence would be life with the possibility of parole after 30 years or half the sentence served.
Anthony’s family has raised over $415,000 via a GiveSendGo campaign to cover legal fees and relocation expenses. However, they’ve warned the public about fake fundraisers — several unauthorized GoFundMe pages have been taken down for violating site policies.
Meanwhile, Frisco Police have cautioned the public about online misinformation, including doctored social media posts and forged documents related to the case. Officials are urging citizens to rely only on verified sources for updates.
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