Teen athlete Austin Metcalf’s final post is heartbreaking
There has been an outpouring of tributes following the passing of Austin Metcalf, a student from Texas who was 17 years old and had been stabbed while competing in a track and field field event.
On Wednesday, April 2, Frisco Police and Fire were dispatched to the 6900 block of Stadium Lane near Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, in response to a sad occurrence that occurred there.
After some time, it was revealed that the authorities had been alerted to “an altercation between two students” that tragically escalated, resulting in one student fatally stabbing the other. The victim was 17-year-old Austin, who had been at the track and field competition with his identical twin brother at the time of the incident.
Once the news broke on social media, tributes poured in from users across platforms, all expressing deep sorrow and respect for the young life lost. Family and friends, devastated by the senseless act, voiced their outrage and grief.
In the wake of Austin’s tragic passing, his final post on X—shared on March 31—has gained a deeply emotional resonance, leaving those who knew him with a bittersweet reminder of his life and legacy.
A student shared a heartfelt message on X, saying, “Faith that God got me and that my work will pay off,” and it was clear she truly believed it.
In the aftermath of Austin’s tragic passing, an outpouring of sympathy flooded social media. One user wrote, “What a heart of such value. He left this planet much too soon after his arrival. Even if we might not understand the timing, I believe God has him now.” Another added, “During this incredibly difficult time, I’m praying for the family and friends to find the strength and courage to endure.”
The tragic events unfolded during a track and field competition on April 2, where Austin became involved in a confrontation with 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, another competitor. As reported by the New York Post, the two had never met before that day.
The altercation began when Austin, who was attending the event at Frisco Memorial High School, approached Anthony, a student from a different school, about sitting in a tent in the stands. Austin told Anthony to move.
Hunter, Austin’s twin brother, who was there during the tragic event, spoke to WFAA, recounting the heartbreaking moment: “My brother stepped in and said, ‘You need to move.’ The other guy responded, ‘Make me move,’ and then it escalated.”
According to reports, after the confrontation, Anthony allegedly retrieved a knife from his rucksack and, without warning, stabbed Austin in the chest. Hunter, in an emotional and harrowing account, described holding his brother in his arms, trying desperately to stop the bleeding while waiting for emergency help to arrive.
As the situation grew dire, Hunter called their parents while Austin was being transferred to a gurney. “I could see all the blood, and I saw where the wound was. I was really scared,” he said. “I had to get his brother, and we rushed to the hospital. But despite everything, despite praying, they couldn’t save him. I don’t understand why, but it was God’s plan.”
In an interview with NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Jeff Metcalf, the twins’ father, referred to the tragic incident as “murder,” reflecting the overwhelming grief and confusion felt by the family.
Austin was a natural leader who inspired those around him. His smile had the power to light up an entire room. In a heartfelt tribute on the GoFundMe page created after the tragic incident, Jeff Metcalf, Austin’s father, shared, “His passion for football was unbelievable,” reflecting the deep admiration and pride he had for his son.
Following the stabbing, Karmelo Anthony was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Austin’s death. His bond was set at one million dollars, and he is currently being held at the Collin County Jail.
Meanwhile, Anthony’s father, Andrew, defended his son, calling him a “good kid” and insisting that Karmelo was not the one to start the conflict. “Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son, but he’s not what they’re making him out to be,” Andrew Anthony told the New York Post. “He was not the aggressor. He did not initiate the incident.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Austin Metcalf’s family at this time. May you go to rest.
