Karmelo Anthony Case Walmart 13 Knife Used In Austin Metcalf Killing At Texas High School Track Meet Court Says

an Ozark Trail 6-in-1 multitool, sold by Walmart as a budget camping accessory. It includes a serrated blade, flashlight, and glass breaker, and is advertised as “ideal for someone who hunts, camps or who travels often,” according to the product listing.

Officials said the knife had a 3.5-inch blade, which is legal to carry under Texas law but prohibited on Frisco Independent School District premises, where the incident took place.

The stabbing occurred during an April 2025 track meet at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas.

According to court testimony and reports cited by the New York Post, Austin Metcalf and his brother confronted Karmelo Anthony after he was sitting inside their team’s tent and asked him to leave.

Anthony allegedly refused multiple requests to move and escalated the confrontation. At one point, he reportedly told Austin, “touch me and find out.”

When Austin shoved him, Anthony allegedly pulled out the knife and stabbed him in the chest.

Authorities said the blow resulted in a two-inch chest wound that pierced Austin Metcalf’s heart. The 17-year-old football player, described as weighing around 200 pounds, became unconscious before emergency responders arrived at the scene.

Investigators testified that Anthony fled after the stabbing and later discarded the knife. Frisco Police Department school resource officer Jacob Shalz recovered the multitool, which was found partially open.

Shalz also demonstrated in court how the knife could be opened with a flicking motion, suggesting how rapidly the attack may have occurred. He noted that Anthony may have sustained a small cut on his finger during the incident, consistent with handling the blade.

The case concluded with Karmelo Anthony being convicted of first-degree murder, resulting in a 35-year prison sentence, according to the New York Post.

Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More