What should have been an ordinary track meet turned into every parent’s worst nightmare when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a competition in Frisco, Texas. The promising young athlete’s life was cut short on April 2 following an altercation with another student, leaving his twin brother Hunter and entire community devastated.
According to police reports, the incident began as a dispute over seating arrangements in the stadium stands. Austin had asked 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony to move from a team tent when words escalated to violence. In a shocking turn, Anthony allegedly produced a knife from his backpack and stabbed Austin in the chest.
Hunter, who witnessed the entire event, shared the traumatic moments that followed – desperately trying to stop his brother’s bleeding while waiting for help to arrive. The twins’ father, Jeff Metcalf, later described the scene at the hospital where medical staff fought unsuccessfully to save his son.
Austin’s final social media post has taken on new meaning since his passing, with hundreds sharing the young man’s message of faith and perseverance. Meanwhile, Anthony sits in Collin County Jail facing murder charges, while his family insists the situation isn’t as straightforward as it appears.
The tragedy has left the tight-knit athletic community reeling, with teammates remembering Austin as a bright light gone too soon. His family asks for prayers as they begin the painful process of saying goodbye to their beloved son and brother.
