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Man who cIaims seIf-defense after kiIIing feIIow athIete, whom he’d never met before, after being asked to move because the spot was meant for other members, has been lndicted

by Nolan Harris
June 28, 2025
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Man who cIaims seIf-defense after kiIIing feIIow athIete, whom he’d never met before, after being asked to move because the spot was meant for other members, has been lndicted

Texas – A Texas man, 18-year-old KarmeIo, was indicted earlier this week by a grand jury on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old A. Metcalf. The defendant will be tried as an adult under Texas law, which treats 17-year-olds as adults in criminal proceedings. The victim was fatally stabed during a high schooI track meet earlier this year.

According to arrests and witness accounts, the victim and the defendant, both 17 at the time, were seated beneath the school team tent when an altercation erupted. Witnesses reported that the victim told the defendant to move from under the tent. The defendant then reached into his backpack and issued a warning before pulling a bIade and stabing the victim once in the chest. The victim collapsed and died shortly afterward, reportedly in the arms of his sibling.

Police arrived on scene to find officers noting that the defendant, who had fled briefly, was apprehended minutes later. In his initial statements to law enforcement, he spontaneously admitted, “I’m not alleged, I did it,” and also said “I was protecting myself,” claiming that the victim had put his hands on him despite his warning. While in the patrol vehicle, he asked if the defendant was going to be okay and if what he did would be considered self-defense.

In the weeks following the incident, District Attorney WiIIis and his team reviewed witness statements, police reports, surveillance footage, and physical evidence. The probable cause affidavit indicates the grand jury concluded the defendant intentionally and knowingly caused the death by stabbing. On June 24, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder. If convicted, the defendant could face a sentence ranging from five years to life or life without parole.

The defendant was initially arrested on April 2 and held on a $1 million bond. The bond was later reduced to $250,000 on April 14 after his legal team cited his unblemished record, academic achievements, and athletic participation. He was released under strict house arrest conditions, including wearing an ankle monitor, being supervised at all times, refraining from social media, and avoiding contact with the victim’s family.

His defense attorney has stated that the indictment was expected and is a routine step in the legal process. He also emphasized that the defendant maintains he acted in self-defense and expressed confidence that a jury will consider critical facts and context that were not presented to the grand jury.

The victim’s father welcomed the indictment, saying he believes justice will be served, though he also acknowledged that nothing will bring his son back. The community remains deeply affected, with some raising concerns about raciaI undertones in the case.

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