Sat Apr 19 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **Frisco Father’s Home Swatted After Tense Press Conference in Slain Teen’s Case**
FRISCO, TX – The home of Jeff Metcalf, father of slain Frisco teen Austin Metcalf, was targeted in a swatting incident Thursday night, just hours after a heated press conference involving the alleged killer’s family. Frisco Police confirmed officers responded to a false gunshot call at the Metcalf residence.
The press conference, held by the spokesman for Karmelo Anthony – the 17-year-old charged with stabbing Austin Metcalf to death at a high school track meet on April 2 – became contentious when Metcalf attended. Dominique Alexander, of the Next Generation Action Network, representing the Anthony family, accused Metcalf of disrespecting his son’s memory and threatened him with criminal charges if he didn’t leave. Metcalf departed with a police escort.
The press conference, intended to address the use of over $475,000 raised for the Anthony family via GiveSendGo, was largely overshadowed by Alexander’s accusations, which included claims of racism and political manipulation against Metcalf and those supporting his family. Alexander also controversially compared Anthony’s situation to that of other high-profile defendants, drawing parallels to Kyle Rittenhouse. The Anthony family also reported receiving online harassment and threats, including the publication of their home address.
Metcalf, who previously stated that the incident was not racially or politically motivated, has expressed a desire to avoid further politicization of his son’s death. The swatting incident highlights the escalating tensions surrounding the case, following Anthony’s bond reduction from $1 million to $250,000 earlier this week. Police are investigating the swatting incident.
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