Karmelo Anthony moved to ‘undisclosed location to ensure his safety,’ family reps say

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  • A Dallas civil rights group says Karmelo Anthony was moved to an undisclosed location for his safety after his family received threats and was harassed over the weekend.
  • Karmelo Anthony, 17, was arrested on April 2 after a fatal stabbing at a Frisco ISD track meet.
  • Austin Metcalf, 17, was stabbed in the chest and died.

FRISCO, Texas Representatives for the family of Frisco murder suspect Karmelo Anthony issued a news release Monday morning saying they’re “gravely concerned” about threats against them. Because of the threats, the Next Generation Action Network says the courts approved for Anthony to be moved from his home to an undisclosed location to “ensure his immediate safety.”

Anthony is charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Metcalf was stabbed and killed at a track meet on April 2.

Anthony, also 17, was released from jail and placed on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.

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