Alleged Texas track meet killer Karmelo Anthony allowed to graduate high school: report

Left: Karmelo Anthony. Right: Austin Metcalf. (PHOTOS: Frisco Police Department and CNN Newssource)

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FRISCO, Texas (TNND) — A teenager accused of stabbing a Texas high school athlete in April will be allowed to graduate, according to WFAA.

Karmelo Anthony, 17, is accused of killing Austin Metcalf by stabbing him in the chest during a high school track meet after the two engaged in a confrontation. Anthony allegedly told police “I’m not alleged, I did it” when questioned about the incident.

Anthony, according to the outlet, will not walk across the stage at Frisco Centennial High School, but will graduate and receive his diploma. Frisco Independent School District told The National News Desk (TNND) via email Wednesday it could not confirm the reporting due to privacy laws, but noted it has procedures in place for students accused of crimes.

“Based on Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code, when Frisco ISD is notified that a student has been arrested or charged with a serious (Title V) felony, the District reviews the situation and decides whether disciplinary action is appropriate,” it wrote. “If a disciplinary recommendation is made, the student and their parent(s) are notified. If the recommendation is expulsion, the student is not allowed on any Frisco ISD property while the decision is pending.”

The school added that an expelled student may continue their education through the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. If a student completes all graduation requirements through the program, they are allowed to receive their diploma.

The Next Generation Action Program, which represents Anthony, did not respond to a request for comment from TNND.