Texas stabbing: Karmelo Anthony charged with murder for killing Austin Metcalf

Karmelo Anthony , the teen who admitted to stabbing and killing Austin Metcalf , at a track meet in Texas in self defense has been indicted by a grand jury with first-degree murder . The indictment came after the local district attorney presented evidence to a grand jury asking jurors to uphold a first-degree murder charge.

"For weeks, my team has been presenting evidence to the grand jury. Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony— which they did," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a press release Tuesday afternoon.

"With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system. From this point forward, we’ll continue doing our part — fully and fairly — to pursue justice under the law. The trial schedule will be set by the court. But when the time comes, we’ll be ready."

The incident shocked the country as Anthony was released on bond because of his lack of criminal history, age and community ties. nthony was released on house arrest with an ankle monitor, required to remain under adult supervision, avoid contact with Metcalf’s family, and check in with the court weekly. His defense attorneys, Mike Howard, Billy Clark, and Kim Cole, argued the $1 million bond was excessive for a first-time offender, emphasizing the need for a fair investigation