In April 2025, Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old athlete, fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a weather delay at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. The incident occurred when Anthony, who was seated and smaller in stature, warned Metcalf and other students not to touch him while keeping his hand in his backpack. After Metcalf pushed him, Anthony stabbed him, leading to a deep wound that pierced Metcalf's heart. The jury deliberated for just under three hours before finding Anthony guilty of murder, rejecting claims of self-defense and sudden passion, which could have reduced his sentence. The prosecution argued that Anthony's actions indicated preparation rather than panic, and the jury concluded that the size difference between the two teens did not justify the use of lethal force. The verdict sparked significant public debate, with discussions surrounding race and self-defense laws in Texas, as well as the implications of the case for future legal interpretations. Anthony's appeal against the conviction is ongoing, with prosecutors emphasizing that race was not a factor in the case and that self-defense claims are invalid when the accused provokes the confrontation.