Tragedy in Texas: Teen athlete fatally stabbed over seating
During an athletics competition in Texas, a tragedy occurred. A 17-year-old was fatally stabbed by a peer for an absurd reason. The boy died in the arms of his twin brother.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the tragedy occur? On Wednesday, during an athletics competition in the town of Frisco, Texas.
- Who was Austin Metcalf? He was an 11th-grade student, a talented football player, and the captain of his football team.
- What happened to the attacker? 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony was arrested by police and charged with murder.
Dramatic scenes during the meet in Texas. Tragic death of a 17-year-old
During the athletics competition in Frisco, Austin Metcalf pointed out to his peer that he was sitting in the wrong place.
In response to this remark, the attacker pulled out a knife and attacked the 17-year-old. Austin died in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter, who tried to save him.
- 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 - said the victim's father.
The deceased boy's father also emphasized that he sympathizes with Anthony's family.
Austin Metcalf was not only a talented athlete but also the captain of his football team. His father stressed that football was his pride and joy. Austin was chosen as the team's MVP by players and coaches, and he was improving his speed on the track.
What's next for the attacker?
The perpetrator of the assault, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, was arrested by police and charged with murder. He is currently in custody.
A few hours after the tragedy, the distraught father of the attacker told the "New York Post": "Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son, but he’s not what they’re making him out to be."
The man insists that his son did not start the fight and was never aggressive before. - He's a good kid - he added, quoted by the Daily Mail.
