Who is Austin Metcalf? 5 things to know about slain Texas student ahead of Carmelo Anthony’s trial

Who is Austin Metcalf? Five things to know

Ahead of the trial, here are five things you need to know about the case and Austin Metcalfe:

• Metcalf was born on July 31, 2007 and is a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas. His GPA is 3.97.
• Metcalf was the MVP linebacker on the football team and competed in track and field.
• Metcalf was allegedly stabbed to death by Anthony during a rain delay at a high school track meet. Before the stabbing at Frisco Memorial High School, Metcalf reportedly asked Anthony, who is black, to leave the event because he did not attend that school. Matt Kraft is white.
• The confrontation occurred when Metcalf told Anthony to leave while he was sitting under the team tent at Memorial High School. Witnesses told investigators that Anthony reached into the bag and warned, “Touch me, see what happens,” NBC DFW reported. Anthony allegedly pulled a black knife from his backpack and stabbed Metcalf in the chest.
• Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter Metcalf. Hunter received both of their diplomas An exciting moment at a recent high school graduation ceremony.