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() A date has been set in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing another student at a high school track meet in Texas on April 2.

The trial is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026, according to KDFW. Anthony was indicted on a first-degree murder charge by a grand jury, the Collin County district attorney announced last month.

What led to track meet stabbing?

The fatal stabbing occurred during a track meet at a high school in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, shocking the community and drawing widespread attention.

According to police reports, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf told Anthony, who was also 17 at the time, that he needed to move out from under their team’s tent.

Anthony allegedly then grabbed his bag, reached inside and told Metcalf: “Touch me and see what happens.”

A police report states Metcalf grabbed Anthony to tell him to move. Anthony then allegedly pulled out a knife, stabbing Metcalf once in the chest before running.

Video footage of track meet stabbing emerges

obtained video recorded from the press box across the field from where the attack occurred. Anthony was wearing a grey hoodie, and there was no obvious physical altercation leading up to the stabbing.

The video may tell prosecutors something did not see, but what was apparent is that things went quickly from calm to chaotic. Neither side would comment to on the video, given that it is evidence.

What are the next steps in Karmelo Anthony’s legal process?

Anthony was released from jail and placed on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

‘s Rich McHugh contributed to this report.

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