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Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a North Texas track meet
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year.Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murd...
Key takeaway Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder on June 10 in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The release of this video serves a stark reminder for local parents and students in Alamo Heights , where school safety is a top priority. As a community that values its strong school district, the Alamo Heights Independent School District, residents are likely to be concerned about the potential for violence at school events. The fact that this incident occurred at a track meet, a relatively routine and innocuous event, underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness. In the context of Alamo Heights, where community and school events are often closely tied, the possibility of such a tragedy hitting close to home is a sobering thought. As the community continues to follow this story, they will likely be looking to local school administrators and law enforcement to reassure them that adequate measures are in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in their own backyard.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year.Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murd...
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