Incident at Texas Track Meet Involving Karmelo Anthony

A spokesperson for Karmelo Anthony, an 18-year-old accused of fatally stabbing student Austin Metcalf during a track event in Texas, has called on the public to unite “in the fight against White supremacy.”

Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), shared on X that “the legal process will move forward toward trial.”

“This case involves multiple minors and sensitive details that I cannot and will not speak about publicly,” he stated. “That is why, from the beginning, I have refused to let this be tried in the court of public opinion.”

He went on to address those he believes have “targeted” Anthony.

“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. My involvement — like many others — came as a direct response to the overwhelming hate, threats, and outside influence that have surrounded this case since day one.”

Alexander concluded by asking for prayers for Anthony, urging the community to support due process and “stand with us in the fight against White supremacy.”

On June 24, 2025, Minister Dominique Alexander tweeted: “Today, we were informed by the Collin County District Attorney that Karmelo Anthony has been indicted. As many of you know, this is the first step in a criminal proceeding, and now the legal process will move forward toward trial.”

Anthony was indicted for first-degree murder by a grand jury on Tuesday.

The altercation began when Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School, asked Anthony, a Centennial High School student, to move from under his school’s pop-up tent during a rain delay. Anthony reportedly refused, which escalated the situation.

According to witness accounts, after a brief confrontation where Anthony told Metcalf, “Touch me and see what happens,” Metcalf grabbed Anthony to move him, leading Anthony to pull out a black knife and stab Metcalf once in the chest.

Metcalf’s twin brother, Hunter, rushed to help but could not save him.

“I put my hand on [his chest], tried to make [the bleeding] stop, and I grabbed his head and I looked into his eyes. I just saw his soul leave. And it took my soul, too,” Hunter shared in a heartfelt interview.

After the stabbing, Anthony attempted to flee but was apprehended by the police.

“I’m not alleged; I did it,” Anthony confessed during his arrest. “I was protecting myself,” he insisted. “He put his hands on me.”

Last week, the Frisco Independent School District released footage of the incident, which did not depict any fighting or physical altercation before the stabbing occurred.