A spokesperson for Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony blames “white supremacy” for his murder indictment in connection with the fatal stabbing of high school football star Austin Metcalf in April.
On June 23, a Grand Jury in Collin County, Texas returned an indictment for first-degree murder against Karmelo Anthony. He faces a maximum of life in prison if convicted.
Dominique Alexander, president of Next Generation Action Network, called for a fight against “white supremacy”, “bigots” and “racists” following the indictment.
In a post on X (Twitter), Alexander wrote: “To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who’ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself — you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down.”
“This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized, and politicized,” he wrote.
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Karmelo, 17, is charged with fatally stabbing Austin, also 17, during a dispute at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2.
Karmelo remained at the scene and he reportedly told police, “I did it.” He said he acted in self-defense after Austin put his hands on him.
Karmelo had approached the Memorial High School track team tent to take shelter from the rain. Karmelo was a straight-A student at Centennial High School.
Austin reportedly asked Karmelo to leave the tent, but he refused. The witness said Karmelo Anthony reached into a black gym bag and told Austin, “Touch me and see what happens.”
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Austin, who was white, was unarmed when Karmelo, who is Black, fatally stabbed him in the heart.
A judge released Karmelo on $250,000 bond – lowered from $1 million. Karmelo’s family used public donations to rent a $900,000 home in an exclusive gated community in Frisco, Texas. Rent in the subdivision is estimated at $3,500 a month.
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Austin’s death provoked racial tension and division in social media posts online.
One female activist said in a video: “Rosa Park days is over [sic]. You cannot think that you can move somebody out of a seat that you don’t own and think that it’s gonna be OK. And you can’t determine how I’m gonna retaliate on you when [you] put your hands on me in an aggressive manner. Austin Metcalf got exactly what he deserved — point blank, period.”
Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, urged calm and called for activists to stop politicizing his son’s murder.
“This is not a race issue. This is not a black and white issue. I don’t want someone stepping up on their soapbox trying to politicize this. Unless you were there, unless you saw it: Don’t spread gossip,” Metcalf said.
“I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back,” Metcalf added.
A spokesperson for Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony blames “white supremacy” for his murder indictment in connection with the fatal stabbing of high school football star Austin Metcalf in April.
On June 23, a Grand Jury in Collin County, Texas returned an indictment for first-degree murder against Karmelo Anthony. He faces a maximum of life in prison if convicted.
Dominique Alexander, president of Next Generation Action Network, called for a fight against “white supremacy”, “bigots” and “racists” following the indictment.
In a post on X (Twitter), Alexander wrote: “To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who’ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself — you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down.”
“This case is yet another example of what it means to be Black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized, and politicized,” he wrote.
Family handout
Karmelo, 17, is charged with fatally stabbing Austin, also 17, during a dispute at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2.
Karmelo remained at the scene and he reportedly told police, “I did it.” He said he acted in self-defense after Austin put his hands on him.
Karmelo had approached the Memorial High School track team tent to take shelter from the rain. Karmelo was a straight-A student at Centennial High School.
Austin reportedly asked Karmelo to leave the tent, but he refused. The witness said Karmelo Anthony reached into a black gym bag and told Austin, “Touch me and see what happens.”
Family handout
Austin, who was white, was unarmed when Karmelo, who is Black, fatally stabbed him in the heart.
A judge released Karmelo on $250,000 bond – lowered from $1 million. Karmelo’s family used public donations to rent a $900,000 home in an exclusive gated community in Frisco, Texas. Rent in the subdivision is estimated at $3,500 a month.
Family handout
Austin’s death provoked racial tension and division in social media posts online.
One female activist said in a video: “Rosa Park days is over [sic]. You cannot think that you can move somebody out of a seat that you don’t own and think that it’s gonna be OK. And you can’t determine how I’m gonna retaliate on you when [you] put your hands on me in an aggressive manner. Austin Metcalf got exactly what he deserved — point blank, period.”
Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, urged calm and called for activists to stop politicizing his son’s murder.
“This is not a race issue. This is not a black and white issue. I don’t want someone stepping up on their soapbox trying to politicize this. Unless you were there, unless you saw it: Don’t spread gossip,” Metcalf said.
“I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back,” Metcalf added.
