Frisco Teen Accused Of Killing Classmate At Track Meet Could Be Released On $250K Bond
Bond for a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another teen at a Frisco ISD track meet has been reduced from $1 million to $250,000 following a court ruling this week.
According to WFAA, a Collin County judge granted the bond reduction for Karmelo Anthony, who is charged with first-degree murder in the April 2 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The judge also ruled that if Anthony’s family is able to post bond, the teen will remain on house arrest at his parents’ home and be required to wear an ankle monitor.
Authorities say the deadly incident unfolded after an argument between the two teens escalated during the event. Witnesses told police that Anthony pulled out a knife during the dispute and stabbed Metcalg once in the chest. He later died from his injuries.
Following the incident, Anthony complied with the responding officer and was ultimately taken into custody. The outlet reported that while being transported, Anthony reportedly asked officers if Metcalf was going to be okay and whether his actions could be deemed self-defense.
During Monday’s hearing, Anthony’s defense team, led by attorneys Billy Clark and Kim Cole, argued for a lower bond. His father testified that Anthony was an honor roll student and captain of both his football and track teams and described him as respectful and responsible. Anthony’s father shared that he was the family’s sole provider and could not afford the initial bail amount.
However, prosecutors challenged the defense’s request, questioning Anthony’s father about a previous February 4 incident involving an alleged assault at school that was reportedly handled internally by Frisco ISD. They also reportedly raised an issue of money donated through a GiveSendGo campagin for Anthony’s legal expenses and why those funds hadn’t been used toward his bond.
Despite prosecutors’ objections, the judge ultimately granted the bond reduction — setting the stage for Anthony to await trial on house arrest should his family secure his release.
