A routine high school track meet took a devastating turn when a violent confrontation claimed the life of a student — leaving his father searching for answers and grappling with a loss no parent should endure.
A 17-year-old student, Austin Metcalf, was fatally stabbed during a high school track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025. Police responded to the scene at around 10 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing incident involving two students during a confrontation.
According to Frisco Police, the incident resulted in serious injuries to Austin, who was initially reported as 16 years old. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures, including CPR and the administration of blood. Despite these efforts, he died at the scene.
Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, shared that the altercation stemmed from the attacker being told he was in the wrong location. Jeff said his son did not know the student who stabbed him.
His twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the incident and tried to save him. “They were twins, identical twins, and his brother was holding on to him, trying to make it stop bleeding, and he died in his brother’s arms,” Jeff said.
The devastated father further stated that he rushed to the stadium after hearing the news. He saw his son on a gurney, unresponsive, and described the extent of the injuries. “They said he wasn’t breathing. I could see all the blood, and I saw where the wound was… we prayed, and it’s God’s plan, I don’t understand it, but they weren’t able to save him. This is murder.”
Austin was a high-achieving student with a 4.0 GPA and served as the MVP of his school’s football team. His father described him as a leader with plans to attend college. “He was on the right track,” Jeff shared. “He was loved by many. He was a leader.”
Jeff questioned the upbringing of the student who attacked his son. “I’m not trying to judge, but what kind of parents did this child have? What was he taught? He brought a knife to a track meet and he murdered my son by stabbing him in the heart.”
Despite the tragedy, Jeff expressed forgiveness. “You know what, I already forgive this person. Already. God takes care of things. God is going to take care of me. God is going to take care of my family.”
Frisco Police confirmed that the suspect, also 17 years old, has been arrested and charged with murder. As of Wednesday, the suspect’s bond had not been set, and it remains unclear whether he has legal representation.In an official statement, the Frisco Police Department said, “The Frisco Police Department grieves with all those affected by this devastating loss and extends its deepest condolences to the victim’s family, students, and staff who are experiencing unimaginable pain.” The department added that it is working closely with the Frisco Independent School District to offer continued support.