NEW: Enhanced surveillance video released showing Karmelo Anthony was not surrounded before stabbing Austin Metcalf
Newly enhanced stadium surveillance footage from the April 2025 track meet was released to the public showing the moments leading up to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
The forensic-enhanced video captures the confrontation under the team tent and reportedly shows that Anthony was not surrounded or swarmed by a group before pulling out a knife, directly contradicting the defense’s self-defense claims.
Prosecutors argued the footage proves Anthony initiated the deadly attack during what began as a verbal dispute over seating.
A jury ultimately rejected Anthony’s self-defense argument, finding him guilty of murder and sentencing him to 35 years in prison.
The video was released after the trial concluded.
BREAKING - Footage of Karmelo Anthony stabbing Austin Metcalf has been released, and it shows Karmelo reaching into his bag, pulling out a knife, walking under the tent, and then running away after stabbing Metcalf, completely undermining claims that he acted in “self-defense.”
The 73-win Warriors entered the Finals as the winningest team in NBA history, while Cleveland carried a 52-year championship drought.
On this day in 2016, Cleveland completed the first 3-1 comeback in NBA Finals history, winning three straight to capture its first championship 🏆
The 73-win Warriors entered the Finals as the winningest team in NBA history, while Cleveland carried a 52-year championship drought.
On this day in 2016, Cleveland completed the first 3-1 comeback in NBA Finals history, winning three straight to capture its first championship 🏆