Karmelo Anthony’s story has been the topic of a lot vitriol on social media during the last two weeks, and right now, there are some new updates to be aware of. Based on Fox4 Information, 17-year-old Anthony and 17-year-old Austin Metcalf had been concerned in a dispute over seating on the UIL District 11-5A observe meet that was held at Kuykendall Stadium. Austin’s twin brother Hunter Metcalf recounted his model of occasions saying:
“They had been sitting there, and somebody was behind them mouthing off they usually circled and stated, ‘Who’re you?’ And he stated, ‘I’m Melo.’ They usually stated, ‘Properly, you don’t belong right here. You don’t go to Memorial.’ He had a Centennial tracksuit on. They stated, ‘Properly, you have to depart. This ain’t your spot,’” Jeff Metcalf stated.
“And a few phrases had been mentioned that I’m not gonna say on digital camera however he requested him to depart and he principally stated, ‘Make me.’ After which he wound up stabbing him within the coronary heart and killing him throughout somebody sitting within the mistaken spot at a observe meet.”
CBS Information is reporting that the official police report confirms that Austin bodily touched Anthony twice after being warned to not. Upon being arrested, Anthony refuted the officers’ declare that he was the “alleged suspect” by saying, “I’m not alleged, I did it.” The police report additionally famous that Anthony requested if Metcalf was going to be OK and if the act of stabbing somebody may very well be thought of self-defense. Subsequently, Anthony has been charged with first-degree homicide and he’s being held on a $1 million bond.
Frisco Police Chief David Shilson launched a public assertion by way of Frisco Texas in an effort to fight what he describes as “misinformation” printed by social media pages relating to the deadly stabbing. Shilson threatened felony expenses for these discovered responsible of such conduct.
“Holding our nice metropolis secure requires an unbelievable partnership with those that dwell and work right here, in addition to group stakeholders. Subsequently, I ask everybody to be cautious of the wrong info that’s circulating associated to this incident, and to solely belief info that comes from official releases and verified sources. Watch out for these taking to social media to intentionally unfold misinformation, hate, worry, and division. Yesterday night a fictitious account was created utilizing my title perpetuating misinformation. This can be a felony offense and a third diploma felony which might be investigated.”
Contemplating the truth that the police themselves have been a historic supply of misinformation, we’ll take Chief Shilson’s phrases with a fist stuffed with salt.
Karmelo Anthony Fundraiser Raises Over $300K For Authorized Protection
On the time of this writing, a fundraiser has raised $312,709 by way of GiveSendGo with a objective of $350,000 for Karmelo’s authorized protection fund. A message on the GSG marketing campaign web page reads:
“That is the Official Help Fund for Karmelo and his household throughout this difficult and tough time. The narrative being unfold is fake, unjust, and dangerous. As a household of religion, we’re deeply grateful for all your help throughout this attempting interval. Your prayers and help imply extra to us now than ever.”
Karmelo Anthony’s bond listening to is about for Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. inside Collin County courthouse. BOSSIP will present updates to this story instantly following the listening to.
