School District Withholds Key Footage in Austin Metcalf Murder Case — Public Left in the Dark

The Frisco Independent School District has confirmed that video footage exists of the incident that led to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, but there’s a catch that has outraged many: the public won’t be allowed to see it.

Metcalf was stabbed to death on April 2 during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, following what’s been described as a heated argument over who had the right to use a school tent. The accused, Karmelo Anthony—not to be confused with the former NBA player—has since garnered support from far-left activist groups who are portraying him as the real victim.

Despite being charged with first-degree murder, Anthony has shown little public remorse. Yet, thanks to selective media framing and activist interference, he’s enjoying a curious wave of sympathy — while the Metcalf family and the broader community are left grasping for justice.

The central legal question is whether Anthony felt "threatened" enough to respond with lethal force — a claim his defenders are running with, absent conclusive evidence. The school district’s refusal to release the full footage to the public only deepens the controversy.

Fox News reported that while the footage exists, the Frisco Independent School District is refusing to release it widely. However, it has allowed limited access to select media outlets, such as Dallas-based ABC affiliate WFAA-TV. The outlet’s assessment doesn’t inspire confidence in the video’s clarity — or in the district’s transparency.

“The wide-angle video shows a distant view of half the stadium, with the incident unfolding in a small fraction of the top left corner of the screen at the Memorial High School team tent,” WFAA reported.

“It’s difficult to determine how many people are present or what exactly is happening at the tent,” the report continued.

“Metcalf and Anthony are not identifiable in the video shown to WFAA. At around 9:55 a.m., a sudden movement is observed at the tent, but the alleged act itself is not visible,” the outlet added.

“There are a lot of moving, but heavily pixelated, figures at the top of the bleachers, just above the tent and at the bottom of the tent,” WFAA noted.

“It appears to be sprinkling at the time. Shortly after, several individuals — believed to be students — are seen running from the area, while others on the field react and move toward a back gate. Emergency medical services arrive about nine minutes later, entering through that same gate and parking at midfield.”

So while the footage exists, it offers little visual clarity — and even less peace of mind for a community demanding answers.

Karmelo Anthony was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with first-degree murder. He is currently out on house arrest, wearing an ankle monitor, after being granted a reduced bail. Despite the severity of the charges, no trial date has been set.

At a time when public trust in institutions is already shaken, withholding footage tied to a teenager’s death does nothing to restore confidence. And allowing a suspect to be championed by political activists while a grieving family is denied full transparency is not justice — it's a disgrace.