Crime
Karmelo Anthony Tells Police “I Did It,” Claims Self-Defense in Deadly Stabbing Incident at David Kuykendall Stadium
On April 2, 2025, the Frisco community was shaken by a fatal stabbing that occurred during an athletic event at David Kuykendall Stadium.
The incident left one individual dead and prompted an immediate response from the Frisco Police Department (FPD).
The victim was identified as Austin Metcalf, an athlete participating in the event. Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting the stabbing, prompting FPD officers, including School Resource Officer Eduardo Cortez, to rush to the scene.
Upon arrival, Officer Cortez confirmed the victim’s condition and, with the assistance of bystanders, quickly identified the suspected attacker as 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony.
According to the official arrest report, Anthony—described as a Black male wearing a gray hoodie and blue sweatpants—made an unsolicited statement to Officer Cortez, saying, “I was protecting myself.”
He was then directed to raise his hands and was subjected to a pat-down, during which no weapons were recovered. Anthony was taken into custody without further incident, with Officer Allyson Ricci arriving shortly thereafter to assist.
As Anthony was escorted to the patrol vehicle, he appeared visibly distressed and repeatedly stated, “He put his hands on me.”
Officers remained professional, refraining from engaging in further discussion about the incident in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
Once at the Frisco Police Department Jail, Anthony was processed and issued standard jail clothing.
During the booking procedure, officers observed and documented a wound on one of his fingers. Photographs were taken as part of the evidence collection process to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Anthony’s comments and physical condition will be key components in determining the nature of the confrontation and whether self-defense claims are substantiated.
The suspect in the deadly stabbing — Karmelo Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School — has been charged with first-degree murder, police said.
The case remains under active investigation by the Frisco Police Department.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.