Frisco ISD Releases Surveillance Footage of Track Meet Stabbing
The Frisco Independent School District (ISD) has made available restricted surveillance footage related to a tragic stabbing incident that took place during a track meet in April. This release comes amidst the ongoing investigation and is subject to strict regulations under Texas open records laws, which allows requesters to view video footage under certain conditions, but prohibits any recording of it.
Details of the Footage
The video, captured from a camera located near the press box, offers a distant view of the incident between two individuals, identified as Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf. The camera’s positioning only allows a glimpse of half the field at Kuykendall Stadium, making it difficult to distinguish specific individuals clearly.
The footage begins approximately several minutes prior to the altercation, showing activity on the field. At around 9:55 a.m., a sudden movement is seen under a tent situated in the bleachers near the 50-yard line. Frisco ISD officials have indicated that this was the moment the stabbing occurred, as two figures interact in a manner that escalates into violence. Witnesses are observed either fleeing the scene or approaching the area out of concern.
Emergency Response Protocols
In the minutes immediately following the altercation, emergency response teams spring into action. An ambulance arrives shortly after the incident, entering through a gate at the end zone and attempting to reach Metcalf, who was located in the bleachers. Upon realizing the stretcher could not directly access him, paramedics retrieve it and carry their equipment up into the stands.
Support staff promptly place crime scene tape and unroll a blue tarp behind the tent, where police later confirmed that the knife used in the stabbing was discovered. The scene escalates as the video shows a flurry of activity, with paramedics diligently attending to Metcalf while authorities take precautionary measures.
Transporting the Victim
By 10:13 a.m., paramedics begin moving Metcalf onto a stretcher close to the entrance as the ambulance prepares to receive him. A number of individuals surround the stretcher while it is carefully loaded into the ambulance, which ultimately does not leave the scene until 10:20 a.m..
Ongoing Investigation
The video continues to capture police activity at the scene, which will likely be pivotal for prosecutors as they prepare to present evidence to a grand jury. The investigation aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this incident, with the Frisco teen accused of murder now released on bond following the occurrence.
Key Information from the Incident
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:55 a.m. | Stabbing occurs between Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf |
| 10:00 a.m. | Ambulance arrives at the scene |
| 10:13 a.m. | Paramedics begin moving stretcher toward the entrance |
| 10:20 a.m. | Ambulance departs the scene |
This incident continues to impact the community, highlighting issues of safety and security at school events. The Frisco ISD is cooperating with authorities as they seek to analyze the footage and understand the sequence of events that led to this tragic situation.
