BREAKING: 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track and field meet in Frisco, Texas.

Anthony was convicted on Tuesday following an eight-day trial in Collin County. The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning the guilty verdict.

The incident occurred on April 2, 2025, at Kuykendall Stadium. According to testimony, a dispute over seating under a team tent during a rain delay escalated into a confrontation. Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf in the chest. Metcalf, who was unarmed, died from the injury.

Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with Anthony appearing “distraught” immediately afterward. He turned himself in to police shortly after the stabbing.

Anthony, who was 17 at the time of the crime, was tried as an adult. He claimed self-defense, but the jury rejected that argument.

Under the terms of the sentence, Anthony will be eligible for parole after serving half of his 35-year sentence (approximately 17.5 years).

The case has drawn significant national attention due to the circumstances surrounding the fatal altercation at a school athletic event. Reactions from both families and the broader community have been emotional, reflecting the profound loss felt by Metcalf’s loved ones and the serious consequences for Anthony.

This verdict and sentencing bring a measure of accountability and closure to a tragedy that shocked the local community and highlighted issues of youth violence.