A Texas grand jury has indicted Karmelo Anthony on a first-degree murder charge for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco on April 2. Both Anthony and Metcalf were 17 at the time, and Texas law treats 17-year-olds as adults. The indictment was announced by Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis on Tuesday (June 24), marking a significant step forward in the case.

The incident reportedly began with a confrontation over seating under a tent at Kuykendall Stadium. Witnesses reported that Metcalf asked Anthony to move, leading to a heated exchange. Anthony allegedly pulled a knife from his backpack and stabbed Metcalf in the chest. He later told police he acted in self-defense, a claim his lawyer, Mike Howard, reiterated after the indictment.

Jeff Metcalf, Austin's father, expressed his belief that justice is being served, though he acknowledged that nothing could bring his son back. "I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf," he said in a statement.

Anthony, who was initially held on a $1 million bond, is currently out on bail after it was reduced to $250,000. He is under house arrest in a gated community. His family has expressed confidence in the justice system and is preparing for the trial, which will determine whether Anthony's self-defense claim holds up in court.

The case has garnered significant attention, with the community and both families affected by the tragedy. As the trial approaches, the legal proceedings will continue to unfold, with the potential for a life sentence if Anthony is convicted.

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