The heart of America aches for the tragic loss of 16-year-old Austin Metcalf, a shining star from Frisco Memorial High School, both on the football field and the track. This promising young man was cruelly taken from us in a senseless act of violence during a school track meet, leaving a nation grieving and furious.
The perpetrator, identified as 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from Frisco Centennial, faces charges of first-degree murder. This shocking altercation arose from a simple request—Austin and his brother Hunter asked Karmelo to vacate their tent area. This minor disagreement spiraled into a fatal confrontation, a reminder of how quickly peace can turn to tragedy.
Hunter Metcalf, who witnessed the horrific event, shared his heartbreaking account of his brother’s final moments.
Hunter:
“This kid was sitting under our tent at track. We asked him to move. He started getting aggressive and talking reckless. And my brother, he said, ‘You need to move.’ He’s like, ‘Make me move.’ Also, he grabbed his backpack. This kid — I tried to whip around as fast as I could, but I didn’t see the stab. But then I looked at my brother, and I’m not going to talk about the rest. That’s just what I saw.I tried to help him. It was just senseless. It was really senseless. I don’t know why a person would do that to someone just over that little argument. It’s just crazy in this world nowadays how people just up and do that. A man has a family, that man has people that care about them all the time. And he did everything for our family, too. He was a strong kid.”
In an emotional interview, Hunter Metcalf, alongside his mother Megan, spoke to Fox News reporter Will McCain, recounting the devastating moment Austin died in his arms.
Will McCain:
Then what happened, Austin? After your brother stepped up, what happened then?Hunter Metcalf:
He stepped up over there, asked him to move, got aggressive. He grabbed the bag. And then I turned my head around, and all of a sudden, I see him running down the bleachers, just grabbing his chest. He just—The blood was rushing out. He said, “Yeah, he got stabbed. He got stabbed.”
At first, I froze for half a second. I didn’t know what to do. Then I saw him about to fall. I went over there—I grabbed him. I—
I see…Will McCain:
Yeah, I understand. That’s the best I can understand.Hunter Metcalf:
You can see. You can picture what happened—what was coming out of his chest. You all can visualize all this stuff. I don’t want to put that on my mom right now, but— I pushed my hand on there, trying to make it stop, and I grabbed his head, and I looked in his eyes. I just saw his soul leaving… and it took my soul, too.
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NEW: The identical twin of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf speaks out after witnessing his brother get stabbed in the chest.I can’t imagine his pain.
Austin Metcalf passed away in his twin brother Hunter’s arms after getting stabbed in the heart.
The 4.0 student was attacked…
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April 3, 2025
Following the interview, Will McCain, the reporter, faced criticism for what was perceived as insensitivity towards the grieving family. In response, McCain issued a heartfelt statement, addressing the public’s concerns.
McCain:
“I know some people aren’t happy we did the interview with Hunter and Megan Metcalf. I understand. This was really hard to hear.
A lot of people wonder why we did this today. Well, they wanted to share their story. Everyone grieves differently.I’ve learned that families talk on TV after these horrible moments because they often want to tell the world about their lost loved one. Share with all of us about Austin.
It was very emotional. And I understand everyone feeling a range of emotions. I would never do it for ratings or to exploit their grief. All I can tell you is I think this story is important. And it hit close to home. I don’t know that I did the interview perfect but I did my best. Hopefully that helped them a little to share with us the character of Austin. My thoughts and prayers are with the Metcalf family.”
