The last thing Hunter Metcalf ever expected was to watch his twin brother die in front of him. But that’s exactly what happened at a Texas track meet when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was stabbed in the chest during a dispute with another student.
Austin, a rising football star, had been preparing for his shot-put event when an argument broke out. The other teen, Anthony Karmel, allegedly pulled out a knife and plunged it into Austin’s heart before running away. Hunter, frozen in shock, rushed to his brother’s side, pressing his hands against the wound as Austin’s life slipped away.
“I just saw his soul leave,” Hunter said, his voice trembling. “And it took my soul, too.”
Their mother, Meghan, is struggling to process the loss. “I am so angry,” she admitted. “It’s just not fair.” Yet even in their grief, the family has shown grace, with Hunter expressing prayers for the suspect’s family.
The tragedy has left the Frisco community reeling, with vigils and fundraisers organized in Austin’s honor. His story is a heartbreaking lesson in how quickly violence can steal a life full of promise.
