Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in Texas track meet stabbing

A Texas jury on Tuesday found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet last year, concluding a closely watched trial that drew national attention over questions of race, self-defense and school safety.

Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in Texas track meet stabbing

TL;DR

  • Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder by a Texas jury.
  • The conviction is in connection with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
  • The stabbing took place at a Frisco high school track meet last year.
  • The trial attracted national attention and involved discussions on race, self-defense, and school safety.