By USA Daily Now 
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing Frisco, Texas track star AUSTIN METCALF has been relocated to an undisclosed location for his safety, according to a statement from the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN). The group, representing the family of KARMELO ANTHONY, confirmed the move was necessary due to a surge in death threats, harassment, and intimidation directed at the family.
KARMELO ANTHONY allegedly killed AUSTIN METCALF during a high school track meet on April 2 following a dispute over seating. He was released from Collin County Jail last Monday after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. Anthony faces a first-degree murder charge.
NGAN’s statement detailed the escalating threats, including individuals loitering near the Anthony family home, unwanted food deliveries, and the mailing of Metcalf’s obituary to their residence. The organization described these actions as intentional harassment and part of a dangerous atmosphere fueled by “organized hate, systemic racism, and intentional misinformation.”
DOMINIQUE ALEXANDER, president of NGAN, expressed outrage over the situation. “It is both heartbreaking and infuriating to see the depths of hate and bigotry still alive and well in our society,” Alexander said. “No family should have to live under siege simply because they are demanding their constitutional rights. We are committed to doing whatever is necessary to protect this family and ensure justice is pursued without intimidation or fear.”
The Frisco Police Department told Fox News Digital that they have not received any reports of threats against the Anthony family.
Last week, Alexander held a press conference where Anthony’s mother, KAYLA HAYES, spoke publicly for the first time since her son’s arrest. During the event, JEFF METCALF, Austin’s father, attempted to attend but was removed by Dallas police. Alexander criticized Jeff Metcalf’s presence, stating it was a “disrespect to the dignity of his son.”
Alexander also addressed racial dynamics in the case, comparing Anthony’s situation to those of KYLE RITTENHOUSE and DANIEL PENNY. “He should be afforded the same rights that Kyle Rittenhouse had,” Alexander said. “Nobody in the public media has one video, but we got the video of Kyle Rittenhouse with an AK-47 shooting three people in the back.”
In the days following the press conference, Jeff Metcalf’s home was swatted, and a “Protect White Americans” rally was held in Frisco, hosted by JAKE LANG, a Florida man running for U.S. Senate. Lang, known for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, was reportedly admonished by Jeff Metcalf over the phone during the rally. “You’re trying to create more race divide than bridging the gap,” Metcalf told Lang, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Jeff Metcalf has repeatedly emphasized that the incident should not be politicized. “This was not a race thing. This is not a political thing. Do not politicize this,” he told Fox News. “This is a human being thing. This person made a bad choice and affected both his family and my family forever.”
According to the arrest report, Anthony reportedly confessed to stabbing Metcalf when apprehended by a school resource officer. He allegedly remarked, “I’m not alleged. I did it,” and asked if the incident could be considered self-defense.
This case continues to draw widespread attention, with both families grappling with the aftermath of the tragic incident.
Sources:
[Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com)
[The Dallas Morning News](https://www.dallasnews.com)