Texas D.A Reveals Whether Teen Accused of Track Meet Stabbing Will Face Death Penalty if Convicted

Karmelo Anthony, 17, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf during an altercation at an April 2 track meet, police said

The Texas teen charged with murder for allegedly fatally stabbing a 17-year-old student in the bleachers at a high school track meet will not face the death penalty if he’s convicted, according to the Collin County District Attorney.

Karmelo Anthony, 17, is accused of stabbing 11th grader Austin Metcalf at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco on April 2 during a track and field championship for multiple schools. He is charged with first-degree murder.

On Wed., April 10, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said Anthony will not face the death penalty if convicted. WFAA was the first to report Willis’ assertion.

“The Supreme Court has said not only can you not seek the death penalty against someone who committed a crime when they’re 17, you can’t even get them life without parole,” Willis said, referring to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2005 Roper v. Simmons case.

“That would not be something we could do even if we wanted to.”

The Collin County District Attorney’s Office has not yet been given the case because police are still investigating, WFAA reports. Willis hopes the case is not moved to another county because he said he wants Collin County citizens to decide on the case.

At a court hearing on Monday, Anthony’s lawyers will ask the court to reduce his $1 million bond, Fox4 News reports.

“We know his lawyers would be asking for that, but we need to just let all that play out in the courtroom,” Willis told WFAA.

“We know his lawyers would be asking for that, but we need to just let all that play out in the courtroom,” Willis told WFAA.

The deadly incident began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move from under a tent set up for Metcalf’s track team, witnesses told police, according to a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.

Anthony responded by reaching into his backpack and allegedly saying, “Touch me and see what happens,” a witness said, according to the affidavit.

The witness said Metcalf touched Anthony, who allegedly responded by daring Metcalf to punch him.

When Metcalf grabbed Anthony to try to move him, Anthony allegedly pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf in the chest and then ran away, according to the affidavit.

The affidavit claims that Anthony admitted that he stabbed Metcalf to a responding police officer.

“He put his hands on me,” Anthony allegedly said, before he told the officers, “I did it.”

Anthony asked the officers, “Is he going to be okay?” and then if his alleged actions constituted self-defense.

Anthony’s family has been receiving death threats since his arrest, WFAA reports.

Anthony’s supporters started a fundraiser on GiveSendGo to help with his legal fees, which has raised nearly $300,000, Fox 4 News reports.

Anthony’s family wrote on the page, “The narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful. As a family of faith, we are deeply grateful for all of your support during this trying period. Your prayers and assistance mean more to us now more than ever.”

A GoFundMe started by Metcalf’s father, meanwhile, has raised over $316,000.

“He was a bright young man with a great future ahead of him,” his father, Jeff Metcalf, wrote in the GoFundMe. “He was a leader of men. His smile would light up the room. His passion for football was unbelievable.

“Voted team MVP this past season and carried a 4.0 GPA. He was looking forward to taking his game to the next level. His commitment, dedication, leadership, and sheer grit made him rise to the level of success that he desired.”

Anthony remains held in the Collin County jail. His lawyers did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.