There is massive outrage over the release of Karmelo Anthony, a US teen accused of fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf, in an apparent act of self-defence on April 2. He walked out on Monday, spending only 12 days in jail, after his family paid the $250,000 bond, reduced from $1 million.
Also Read | 'I'm not alleged. I did it': Texas teen Karmelo Anthony's chilling words after fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf
That the Anthony family is planning to relocate to a new home with the money raised for Karmelo's legal fight, has only amplified the outrage. Over $420,000 has been donated to them in an online fundraiser after the teen received "threats."
Who is Karmelo Anthony?
The 17-year-old is a native of Frisco, Texas, and a football player at the Frisco Centennial High School. As per the Frisco Police report, he had an altercation with Metcalf, an athlete and a football player, at the Frisco Memorial High School. The verbal dispute occurred at an athletics competition at the city's Kuykendall Stadium on April 2.
The altercation turned physical and one student stabbed the other (Metcalf), resulting in the death of the 16-year-old. Later, the suspect was identified as Anthony and charged with a first degree felony.
According to reports, while being taken into custody, he asked officers if what he did could be considered "self-defence." He is also believed to have asked if the victim was going to be fine.
Also Read | 'I'm not alleged. I did it': Texas teen Karmelo Anthony's chilling words after fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf
That the Anthony family is planning to relocate to a new home with the money raised for Karmelo's legal fight, has only amplified the outrage. Over $420,000 has been donated to them in an online fundraiser after the teen received "threats."
🚨BREAKING: Killer Karmelo Anthony is now staying at a $900K home in a luxury gated community.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 16, 2025
Even though his family had requested the judge lower his bond due to “financial issues.”
Neighbors are saying they aren’t comfortable living by him.
Murderers being rewarded. pic.twitter.com/LZxIdzzi7M
Who is Karmelo Anthony?
The 17-year-old is a native of Frisco, Texas, and a football player at the Frisco Centennial High School. As per the Frisco Police report, he had an altercation with Metcalf, an athlete and a football player, at the Frisco Memorial High School. The verbal dispute occurred at an athletics competition at the city's Kuykendall Stadium on April 2.
MEDIA RELEASE - Frisco Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing, Suspect in Custodyhttps://t.co/wqkypTw6WN pic.twitter.com/5isdU73fMP
— Frisco Police (@FriscoPD) April 2, 2025
The altercation turned physical and one student stabbed the other (Metcalf), resulting in the death of the 16-year-old. Later, the suspect was identified as Anthony and charged with a first degree felony.
I don't say this lightly...
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) April 15, 2025
But, as I'm reading the comments on the donations to Karmelo Anthony, I am realizing several things.
Many Black Americans:
1.) Hate White people
2.) Love that a white boy was murdered
3.) Are totally void of morality
I don't think this is fixable.
According to reports, while being taken into custody, he asked officers if what he did could be considered "self-defence." He is also believed to have asked if the victim was going to be fine.
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