The heartbreaking loss of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf has left a community in mourning. The Texas high school athlete, known for his bright spirit and dedication to sports, was fatally stabbed during a track and field event on April 2 in Frisco.
Authorities reported that an altercation between Austin and another student, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, turned deadly when Anthony allegedly pulled a knife from his backpack. Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the attack and desperately tried to save him, holding his brother as emergency crews arrived.
In the wake of the tragedy, Austin’s final social media post has taken on profound meaning. On March 31, he wrote: “Faith that God got me and that my work will pay off.” Friends, family, and strangers alike have flooded the post with tributes, remembering Austin as a kind-hearted leader with an infectious smile.
Karmelo Anthony now faces first-degree murder charges, while his family maintains he was not the aggressor. Meanwhile, Austin’s loved ones are left grappling with an unimaginable loss—a young life full of promise, ended far too soon.
