FRISCO, Texas – An investigation is underway regarding a fatal stabbing incident involving 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in Frisco, Texas. The redacted police report lists nearly 30 students from track teams at various Texas schools, along with a group of coaches who witnessed the tragic event. Mental health experts are urging parents of the student witnesses to be vigilant for signs of trauma among their children in the aftermath of the violent attack.
Veronica Sites, a trained mental health crisis counselor, highlights the importance of counseling for witnesses to help them navigate through potential post-traumatic stress. She emphasizes the need for open communication, giving space for individuals to express their feelings, and being attentive to any changes in behavior such as loss of appetite or disruptions in sleep patterns.
Meanwhile, the teenager accused of stabbing Metcalf, Karmelo Anthony, has been relocated from Frisco to the Collin County Jail. According to the police report, Anthony claimed self-defense, stating that he was assaulted first. The report also cites Anthony’s admission to authorities, saying, “I’m not alleged. I did it,” along with his assertion that he warned the victim not to put his hands on him.
The victim’s family is left grappling with questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the tragic incident. In a statement, the victim’s mother expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and love from the community. She acknowledges the unanswered questions surrounding her son’s passing and entrusts detectives with uncovering the circumstances while the family focuses on honoring his memory during this challenging time.