One North Texas teenager is dead and another has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing outside of a track meet Wednesday morning.
Police say an altercation between two teens turned deadly around 10 a.m., when one allegedly stabbed the other in Frisco, about 30 miles north of Dallas.
First responders performed lifesaving measures on the wounded victim, from CPR to blood administration, but the teen died at the scene, the Frisco Police Department said.
Officers arrested the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Frisco resident Karmelo Anthony, who has been charged with first-degree murder, the police department confirmed. No bail has been set as of Thursday morning.
USA TODAY was working to identify the attorney representing Anthony.
The stabbing occurred at Frisco Independent School District’s Kuykendall Stadium, where the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL) District 11-5A championship track meet took place, according to local station WFAA.
Texas high school student identified as stabbing victim
Police identified the victim as 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a student at Memorial High School, located three miles north of the crime scene.
Frisco school officials informed students and parents about the tragedy via email, WFAA reported. A prayer vigil honoring Metcalf was held Wednesday evening at the Hope Fellowship church in Frisco.
“The Frisco Police Department grieves with all those affected by this devastating loss and extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, students, and staff who are experiencing unimaginable pain,” the department wrote in a news release, adding that it will “continue to provide any support they need during this incredibly difficult time.”
The investigation into the fatal stabbing is ongoing, the Frisco Police Department said. Anyone with additional information is urged to call the department’s non-emergency number at (972) 292-6010 or submit a tip by texting the code “FRISCOPD” to the number 847411.
Student stabbing victim ‘died in his brother’s arms’
Austin Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, says the deadly confrontation began after his son told Anthony he was “in the wrong spot,” according to NBC News. He added Austin did not know the suspect.
Austin’s twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the stabbing and attempted to save Austin.
“They were twins, identical twins, and his brother was holding on to him, trying to make it stop bleeding, and he died in his brother’s arms,” Jeff Metcalf said. “I rushed up there and I saw him on the gurney and I could tell — they said he wasn’t breathing.”
“I could see all the blood, and I saw where the wound was, and I was very concerned, so I had to find his brother, and we rushed to the hospital. And we prayed, and it’s God’s plan, I don’t understand it, but they weren’t able to save him. This is murder.”
Father of teen stabbing victim creates GoFundMe
Jeff Metcalf launched a GoFundMe campaign on Wednesday, asking for donations to honor Austin. The father praised his son’s leadership and passion, along with his success in sports while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
“He was a bright young man with a great future ahead of him.” Jeff Metcalf wrote. “He was looking forward to taking his game to the next level. His commitment, dedication, leadership, and sheer grit made him rise to the level of success that he desired.”
“We will all remember him for the way he impacted others’ lives. I love you forever, son. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. God will take care of us till we meet again. RIP. Love, Dad.”
As of Thursday morning, the campaign had raised over $60,000.
— USA TODAY contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Frisco ISD student dies after stabbing at track meet; teen charged
