Father of Frisco Stabbing Victim Targeted in Swatting Call

Swatting Incident Targeting Victim's Father

• 🚨 Frisco police confirmed a swatting call was made to an address belonging to Jeff Metcalf, the father of Austin Metcalf, the victim in a deadly stabbing.
• 💡 A swatting call is a prank designed to illicit a large police response to a scene.
• ⚠️ Jeff Metcalf confirmed he was not home during the incident but arrived approximately five minutes later.

Father's Appearance at Suspect's Press Conference

• 🎭 Jeff Metcalf made a surprise appearance at a press conference called by the family of the suspect, Carmelo Anthony.
• 💬 Metcalf stated he was there simply to listen and witness, not to cause a disturbance, and shook hands with officers before being asked to leave.
• 🗣️ He declined to speak to media after being asked to leave, stating his family has been under attack.

Suspect and Family's Statements

• ⚖️ Carmelo Anthony, 17, is charged with murder in connection with Austin Metcalf's death and is currently out on bond, claiming self-defense.
• 💰 Anthony's mother, Kayla Hayes, emotionally denied claims that her family has used public donations from a GoFundMe, which has collected over $450,000.
• 😨 Hayes reported that her 13-year-old daughter is afraid to sleep in her own bedroom due to threats received by the family.

School Expulsion and Case Temperature

• 🏫 Frisco ISD has moved to expel Carmelo Anthony weeks before his scheduled graduation due to the murder accusation on school property.
• 📈 The expulsion is automatic per the district's code of conduct, though an advocate suggested Anthony may appeal.
• 🔥 The temperature around the case remains high following these developments.