Incident Details
17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony, 17, over a seating disagreement at a high school track meet in , with the altercation escalating to a deadly knife attack.
Witnesses recount the rapid escalation of the incident, starting from a simple request to move seats, leading to Austin being stabbed in the heart and dying in his twin brother 's arms.
Community and Family Response
Austin Metcalf was remembered as a 4.0 GPA student, athlete, and promising individual with plans for college football, highlighting the community's loss. His family, particularly his twin brother, expressed deep sorrow over the senseless violence.
Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, urged the public not to politicize the tragedy or make it racially charged, emphasizing forgiveness for the accused. A campaign was initiated to support funeral expenses, reflecting the family's grief and community support.