New footage released in connection to the 2025 stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas, school track meet shows the immediate aftermath of the incident involving Karmelo Anthony. The video, published by TMZ, captures Anthony in police custody following the fatal encounter. Legal proceedings concluded in June 2026, when a Collin County jury convicted Anthony of murder, resulting in a 35-year prison sentence.
What the released footage shows
The video footage documents the moments following the confrontation between Anthony and Metcalf. During the interaction with law enforcement, Anthony is recorded stating, “he put his hands on me,” and, “I told him not to.” In separate bodycam footage, Anthony addresses his role in the incident directly. When an officer identifies him as an alleged suspect, Anthony responds, “I’m not alleged, I did it.”
Additional visual evidence provided by the Collin County District Attorney’s office includes images of the knife identified by prosecutors as the weapon used in the stabbing. Security camera footage from the sports complex provides a timeline of the event, showing Anthony in the stadium bleachers, Metcalf entering the facility, and subsequent scenes of students fleeing the area.
The trial and legal outcome
On June 10, 2026, a Collin County jury reached a guilty verdict after less than three hours of deliberation. The prosecution successfully argued that Anthony was the primary aggressor in the altercation. Throughout the trial, Anthony’s defense team maintained that the act was committed in self-defense and presented claims of “sudden passion.” The jury rejected these arguments, leading to the 35-year sentence. Anthony is eligible for parole after serving half of that term. His legal representatives have since filed a notice of appeal.
Family reaction and public discourse
Following the verdict, Anthony’s parents, Andrew Anthony and Kala Hayes, appeared on “The Breakfast Club” to discuss the case. They characterized the legal outcome as a “nightmare” and described their son as an athlete and student with a 3.7 GPA.
The case has sparked broader public discussion regarding self-defense laws and racial disparities within the judicial system. Supporters of Anthony have pointed to the verdict as an example of systemic bias, specifically concerning how Black defendants’ claims of self-defense are evaluated in court. Conversely, the prosecution’s case relied on the premise that the evidence—including the defendant’s own statements and the physical evidence recovered at the scene—demonstrated intent rather than a defensive reaction.
Key details of the case
- Incident date: April 2025
- Location: Frisco, Texas
- Verdict date: June 10, 2026
- Sentence: 35 years (parole eligible after 17.5 years)
- Defense strategy: Self-defense and “sudden passion”
The family, led by grandmother Toni Hayes, continues to advocate for the case to be reviewed through the appeals process. As of now, the conviction stands as the final judicial determination in the Collin County trial.