in his twin brother Hunter’s arms.Austin, a student at Memorial High School, was remembered as a talented and driven individual, with his family mourning the loss of a promising young man who had aspirations to play college football. Austin’s parents, Jeff and Meghan Metcalf, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Jeff described it as part of “God’s plan” but called the incident “murder.” The Metcalf family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their healing, which has raised over $300,000. The community has rallied around them, with Memorial High School honoring Austin with a moment of silence.Karmelo Anthony is currently charged with murder and remains in custody on a $1 million bond. His attorneys have expressed their condolences to the Metcalf family while emphasizing Karmelo’s right to due process. They are seeking a reduction in his bond and re-evaluation of the charge, citing Karmelo’s claim of self-defense. In response,
Karmelo’s family has set up their own fundraiser, which has raised nearly $270,000, with some supporters voicing their belief that Karmelo was defending himself from bullying.If convicted, Karmelo faces a potential prison sentence ranging from five to 99 years under Texas law. Both families are navigating this difficult and complex situation, and the legal process is expected to unfold in the coming months.