Carmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old, was involved in a fatal stabbing incident at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. During a dispute over seating under a tent, Anthony was asked to move by Austin Metcalf, which escalated into a confrontation. Anthony allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the chest, resulting in Metcalf's death. Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder and was initially held on a $1 million bond, which was later reduced to $250,000. He was released on bond with conditions including electronic monitoring, house arrest, and restrictions on contact with the victim's family
. Anthony's lawyers expressed condolences to the Metcalf family and urged the public to wait for all evidence before making judgments. The case has drawn significant community attention and calls for transparency from local authorities
. This situation is unrelated to the former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, who recently announced his retirement from professional basketball
. The 17-year-old involved in the stabbing is a different individual sharing the same name.
