Texas teen accused of fatal track stabbing training for graduate school

Texas high school student Karmelo Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing another student in a track and field competition in Frisco, Texas, and will receive his diploma, the Social Justice organization Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.

"We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive his high school diploma and that his academic performance will not be disrupted," President Engen said in a statement to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.

According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, the nonprofit that works with the Anthony family announced that the 17-year-old met all academic requirements and received the necessary credits and maintained a 3.7 GPA.

NGAN told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth that Anthony will not be allowed to attend any advanced graduation events.

The teenager was linked to a fatal stabbing injury to 17-year-old Austin Metcalf on April 2. Metcalf was stabbed in track and field competition and reportedly died in the arms of his twin brothers.


Frisco Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas.Google Maps

According to WFAA, Frisco Independent School District (ISD) principal Dr. Mike Waldrip spoke in an email to the school’s students, faculty and the school, circulating misinformation about the century-old high school graduation ceremony on social media and media.

WFAA said Waldrip said no student who has a felony in the championship or a serious criminal offense can attend the graduation ceremony.

Austin Metcalf.Meghan Metcalf

"Frisco ISD does not tolerate violence or crime in our schools or our activities, nor does it reward or celebrate those who harm others," the WFAA said.

Frisco ISD did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment.

Anthony's parents spoke publicly at a press conference on April 17 after the group asked police to remove Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, from the event, calling his presence "inappropriate."

Anthony's mother, Kala Hayes, said her family has faced death threats and harassment since her son was arrested, causing her family to move to a rental home out of concerns. She also targeted objections on the crowdfunding page (which has now raised over $500,000), and the family was formed to help with legal and mobile costs.

Anthony released $250,000 in bonds on April 14, demanding the release of his ankle monitor on April 14 and signing in on Fridays on a bailiff every Friday, according to NBC Dallas-Fort.