The Moment Supporters Learn Karmelo Anthony Is Guilty of Murder

MCKINNEY, Texas — Emotions ran high outside the Collin County Courthouse on Tuesday after a jury found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco in April 2025. The jury reached its verdict after less than three hours of deliberations, rejecting Anthony’s claim that he acted in self-defense during the confrontation. Anthony now faces a sentence ranging from five years to 99 years under Texas law. Outside the courthouse, supporters of Anthony gathered awaiting the jury’s decision. When news of the guilty verdict spread through the crowd, many reacted with frustration and disappointment. Several supporters voiced concerns about the outcome of the trial and the composition of the jury, while others called for justice on Anthony’s behalf. Tensions remained high throughout the afternoon as groups on opposing sides of the case gathered near the courthouse. Law enforcement maintained a visible presence around the courthouse grounds as crowds reacted to the verdict. Following the verdict, the trial moved into the punishment phase, where jurors will determine Anthony’s sentence.