A fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet has shaken the community

and sparked legal proceedings. On April 3, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony,

a Centennial High School student, admitted to fatally stabbing Memorial

High student Austin Metcalf during an altercation in Frisco. Karmelo told,

police he acted in self-defense after being grabbed by Austin during a

dispute over sheltering from the rain. Austin, also 17, died from a

stab wound to the heart, reportedly in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter.

The Metcalf family described Austin as a standout student-athlete

with a 4.0 GPA and aspirations of playing college football. They’ve launched a GoFundMe,

which has raised over $300,000.Karmelo has been charged with murder

and remains in jail on a $1 million bond. His lawyers say he acted

in self-defense and are seeking a bond reduction. His family, launched

their own fundraiser, which has raised over $260,000.Both families

have received widespread community support and are asking for prayers and respect as the legal process unfolds.