After being arrested for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old at a track meet, the accused teenager had some chilling words for the police.
The devastating incident unfolded at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
According to reports, the altercation began when Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, noticed 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, a senior at Centennial High School, seated under their team's pop-up tent during a rain delay.
Hunter recounted: "We asked him to move. He started getting aggressive and talking reckless."
The situation escalated rapidly when Austin intervened, leading to Anthony allegedly retrieving a knife from his backpack and stabbing Austin in the chest.
Hunter, witnessing the tragic event, attempted to save his brother but was unable to stop the bleeding. Austin was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly thereafter.
Their mother, Meghan Metcalf, remembered Austin as "the most amazing kid," highlighting his academic achievements and aspirations to play college football.
Speaking of son Hunter attempting to save Austin, the mom told WFAA: "He was holding the wound. He was trying to save his brother."
"Just doesn't make any sense," the grieving mom added. "Just because the kid was mad, my son is not here anymore, and I don't understand it."
Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, conveyed his grief and pride in his son, describing him as "a bright young man with a great future ahead of him."
He added: "His smile would light up the room. His passion for football was unbelievable."
Anthony was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being held at Collin County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
An arrest warrant affidavit revealed that Anthony admitted to the stabbing, reportedly stating: "I'm not alleged, I did it," and claiming self-defense by saying: "I was protecting myself. He put his hands on me."
Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, expressed profound grief and questioned the circumstances that led to his son's death.
Per the New York Post, he said: "I'm not trying to judge, but what kind of parents did this child have? What was he taught? He brought a knife to a track meet and he murdered my son by stabbing him in the heart.
"The guy was in the wrong place and they asked him to move and he bowed up [became angry and aggressive]. This is murder."
Andrew Anthony, Karmelo's father, defended his son, describing him as a "good kid" and asserting: "He was not the aggressor, he was not the one who started it."
The father went on: "Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son, but he’s not what they’re making him out to be.
"He’s a good kid. He works two jobs. He’s an A student, has a 3.7 GPA. I feel bad for the other parents and family, and words can’t explain how both [families] have been affected by this tragedy."
The Frisco Independent School District released a statement expressing condolences: "Frisco ISD shares in the grief of everyone impacted by this heartbreaking loss, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the victim's family, students, staff, and our community during this difficult time."
A GoFundMe campaign established in Austin's memory has raised over $200,000 to support the Metcalf family during this challenging period.