The defenders of the 17 -year -old athlete student accused of having murdered a rival on a Texas track launched an online fundraising on his behalf.
Karmelo Anthony (no relation to the NBA retirement star, Carmelo Anthony) remains in County County prison, where he was held under bail at $ 1 million after the death of Austin Metcalf stabs, 17 years old.
While trying to reduce the cost of Anthony’s obligation, defense lawyer Deric Walpole told journalists this week that his client claims self -defense in tragedy.
“This is the official support fund of Karmelo and his family during this difficult and difficult period,” reads Anthony’s page on givesendgo.com.
“The story spreads is false, unfair and harmful. As a family of faith, we are deeply grateful for all your support during this trying period. Your prayers and help mean more than ever for us.
On Sunday at noon, the fund had $ 68,380 – more than halfway towards the family’s $ 100,000 target.
Anthony would have told the cops he had acted after Metcalf had touched him in a confrontation
Metcalf was stabbed in the heart after telling Anthony to get up from a seat during a track meeting
Anthony is accused of having stabbed Metcalf in the heart and even told the police: “I did it”, according to an arrest report examined by the NBC subsidiary of Dallas. An officer also reports that Anthony said to him: “I was protecting myself.”
Metcalf was a star football player at the Frisco High School Memorial and planned to be a university athlete. A gofundme set up for Metcalf said that he had recently been elected MVP of the team and had a 4.0 GPA at school.
Austin’s twin brother Hunter was with Austin to meet on track and held his brother in his arms when he died.
“I pushed my hand there (her brother’s chest), to try to have stopped and I caught his head and I looked in his eyes,” said Hunter to Fox News “Will Cain.” I just saw his soul go and it also took my soul.
NBC 5 reported that around 40 students and a handful of coaches have witnessed the tragedy.
Witnesses claim to have seen an argument between Metcalf and Anthony, a pupil of the High School Centennial.
As described in the police report, Metcalf told Anthony to leave Memorial’s pop-up tent that had been used during a downpour.
Austin’s twin brother held him in his arms and tried to stop the bleeding after stabbing on Wednesday
Anthony, high school, 17, admitted having fatally stabbed Metcalf during a track meeting
Anthony would have entered his gym bag and told Metcalf: “Touch me and we will see what will happen.”
Metcalf pushed Anthony, who responded by taking out a knife, stabbing Metcalf in the chest and fleeing, according to a witness.
A secondary football star who could be online to receive a scholarship, Metcalf is now in memories like a brilliant student and a talented athlete.
“My son and I are deeply grateful for the support, prayers and love and love we have received,” said Metcalf’s mother Meghan, herself and her son Hunter.
“Tragedies inevitably raise questions that remain unanswered. We will entrust the detectives keeping the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of Austin, while our family, Hunter and I prioritizes the commemoration and honoring Austin. We express our gratitude to all those who supported us in many ways and helped support our family during this difficult period.
