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On the morning of April 2, the Metcalf brothers were at David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, where Austin was preparing to compete in shot-put and discus. The boys were sitting in their school\u2019s designated tent area when an unexpected confrontation began with another student from Centennial High School, later identified as Anthony Karmel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunter explained that the student was sitting under their team\u2019s tent, and when asked to move, the situation escalated rapidly. \u201cHe started getting aggressive and talking reckless,\u201d Hunter recalled, \u201cand my brother stepped in and said, \u2018you need to move.\u2019 And he\u2019s like, \u2018Make me move.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A witness said the student responded with, \u201cTouch me and see what happens,\u201d before allegedly pulling a black knife from his backpack and stabbing Austin in the chest. As the attacker fled the scene, Hunter rushed to his brother\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI put my hand on there, tried to make it [the bleeding] stop, and I grabbed his head and I looked in his eyes,\u201d Hunter said, his voice trembling. \u201cI just saw his soul leave, and it took my soul, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paramedics arrived and rushed Austin to the hospital, but despite emergency efforts, he could not be saved. He died with his twin brother by his side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meghan Metcalf said the pain is unlike anything she\u2019s ever known. \u201cMy son is gone, and I don\u2019t really have words,\u201d she shared on The Will Cain Show. \u201cHe\u2019s just going to be so missed by mostly our family, but this whole community has really wrapped their arms around us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She spoke directly to other parents, urging them to treasure every moment. \u201cHug your babies tight,\u201d she said. \u201cYou don\u2019t know when [is] the last time you get to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin wasn\u2019t just a star athlete \u2014 he was a leader, a friend, and a young man with big dreams. College scouts had taken notice of his talent and work ethic. He was described as someone who lifted others up, both on and off the field. His days were filled with early morning workouts, school commitments, and helping his teammates thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tragedy is made even more painful by the inseparable connection he shared with Hunter. \u201cWe were always basically one person,\u201d Hunter said. \u201cHe was a big brother even though we\u2019re the same age.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the wake of Austin\u2019s death, the alleged attacker, 17-year-old Anthony Karmel, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Authorities reported that after the stabbing, Karmel allegedly admitted to it and claimed self-defense. His bond has been set at $1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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