A GoFundMe campaign has been launched in support of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of fatally stabbing 16-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
Last week, there were multiple GoFundMe webpages that were set up, raising over $60,000 before multiple were taken offline. At the same time, a GiveSendGo that has remained active has raised over $170,000 to support murder suspect Karmelo Anthony and his family.
The father of Austin Metcalf, Jeff Metcalf, launched a separate GoFundMe, following the stabbing, to help cover funeral expenses and honor his son’s memory, describing Austin as “a leader of men” and a role model to many of his peers.
The deadly incident occurred on Wednesday at Kuykendall Stadium, where multiple schools had gathered for a track and field championship.
According to initial reports, a dispute over seating escalated into a physical altercation, during which Metcalf was stabbed in the chest. He later died from his injuries while in the arms of his twin brother, who witnessed the attack.
Metcalf was a junior at Frisco Memorial High School and played on the school’s football team. His family described him as “the most amazing kid” and a natural