Karmelo Anthony, who was arrested on charges of murdering Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old Frisco Memorial High School student following an altercation over a seat, raised $160,000 for legal fund — as the shocking incident remains at the center of major debate, conspiracy theories and fake news.
Anthony claimed he acted in self-defense when he stabbed Metcalf as Metcalf pushed him first. The accident was given a racial color on social media as Anthony is black but Austin Metcalf’s father claimed that it was not a racial or political incident but he questioned the upbringing on Anthony.
Anthony’s father claimed Anthony is a good kid, works two jobs and has no temperamental issue.
Amid debate over the stabbing and what prompted it, the fundraiser page was taken down and the platform sai crowdfunding for violent crimes is prohibited on the platform.
Fake social media posts on what caused Austin Metcalf’s death
The cops have been issuing warning against fake news circulating over the death. One social media account claimed the stabbing was a result of a a “mutual combat altercation” initiated when Metcalf “sucker punched” Anthony. The posts also say Metcalf “smashed [Anthony’s] phone into one of the bleachers.”
Metcalf’s twin brother who witnessed everything including the death of Austin said they just told Anthony to move as he was at their seat.
Cops reported another social media account which posted a fabricate photo of a document from the county medical examiner states Metcalf’s primary cause of death was an “MDMA drug overdose,” listing blood loss from a stab wound as a secondary cause.
“The Frisco Police Department is aware of an image circulating on social media purporting to be a report from the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office,” the post reads. “At this time, the report has NOT been released. Therefore, any information currently found online is FALSE.”
“Only official releases from verified accounts should be trusted. Do not contribute to the misinformation by spreading unconfirmed information.”
