Karmelo Anthony: Texas stabbing: Alleged killer Karmelo Anthony raises $160,000 fund as sick conspiracy theories go viral

Austin Metcalf (left) was stabbed by Karmelo Anthony at monitor meet following an altercation over a seat.

Karmelo Anthony, who was arrested on fees of murdering Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old Frisco Memorial High School scholar following an altercation over a seat, raised $160,000 for authorized fund — as the stunning incident stays on the middle of main debate, conspiracy theories and pretend information.
Anthony claimed he acted in self-defense when he stabbed Metcalf as Metcalf pushed him first. The accident was given a racial colour on social media as Anthony is black however Austin Metcalf’s father claimed that it was not a racial or political incident however he questioned the upbringing on Anthony.
Anthony’s father claimed Anthony is an effective child, works two jobs and has no temperamental challenge.
Amid debate over the stabbing and what prompted it, the fundraiser web page was taken down and the platform sai crowdfunding for violent crimes is prohibited on the platform.

Fake social media posts on what triggered Austin Metcalf’s demise

The cops have been issuing warning in opposition to pretend information circulating over the demise. One social media account claimed the stabbing was a results of a a “mutual combat altercation” initiated when Metcalf “sucker punched” Anthony. The posts additionally say Metcalf “smashed [Anthony’s] phone into one of the bleachers.”
Metcalf’s twin brother who witnessed every thing together with the demise of Austin mentioned they simply informed Anthony to maneuver as he was at their seat.
Cops reported one other social media account which posted a fabricate photograph of a doc from the county medical expert states Metcalf’s major explanation for demise was an “MDMA drug overdose,” itemizing blood loss from a stab wound as a secondary trigger.
“The Frisco Police Department is aware of an image circulating on social media purporting to be a report from the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office,” the put up reads. “At this time, the report has NOT been released. Therefore, any information currently found online is FALSE.”
“Only official releases from verified accounts should be trusted. Do not contribute to the misinformation by spreading unconfirmed information.”