Tragedy as Austin stabbing sees boy, 17, killed at school athletics event

A teenager has been stabbed to death at a school athletics event. Austin Metcalf, 17, was attacked - allegedly by another pupil - after an altercation at the Frisco Independent School District's athletics stadium in Austin, United States , on Wednesday. Emergency services rushed to the scene and, despite paramedics performing CPR, Austin was pronounced dead.

Student athletes from eight of the district's 12 schools were competing at the special event at the stadium. It is unclear what led to the stabbing, however police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. The force said Austin, a keen sports player, was an 11th grader (year 12/first college year in the UK) at Memorial High School in Frisco.



His dad, Jeff Metcalf, told reporters Austin died in his twin brother's arms. Fighting back tears, Jeff told NBC News : "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. I rushed up there and I saw him on the gurney and I could tell — they said he wasn’t breathing.

I could see all the blood, and I saw where the wound was, and I was very concerned." The school's principal, Brook Fesco, said in an email to parents following the tragedy: "Tomorrow morning, we will acknowledge Austin's death during second period and will offer support throughout the day. District and campus counselors will be available to support your child through the grieving process.

"As a parent, your guidance and support will be important in helping your child process grief. Talking about this together, face-to-face, will give you a chance to discuss how your family understands and copes with loss." There will also be a private vigil at a church near the school on Thursday.

Pupils were evacuated from the stadium following the attack. Blue tape remains at the scene as police continue to investigate Austin's death. The boy officers have arrested attends a different school, the force confirmed.

"On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 10.00am, Frisco Police and Fire responded to an incident at a track meet in the 6900 block of Stadium Lane. An altercation between two students resulted in one stabbing the other.

Despite lifesaving measures by police and fire personnel, including CPR and the administration of blood, the 17-year-old victim died," a spokesperson for the police force said. They confirmed a 17-year-old, who the Mirror has chosen not to name, has been arrested and said there is no further threat to the public at this stage. No bond from custody for the youth has been set at this time.

Just two days ago, Austin posted on X, which was known as Twitter : "Faith that God got me and my work will pay off." The teen, from Frisco, regularly posted pictures and messages about his sporting achievements on his social media platforms, including X..