Opening statements began in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a former Texas high school athlete charged with fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor during a track meet in Frisco.

Anthony is accused of taking out a knife and stabbing Austin Metcalf, a track athlete from a rival team, in the stadium's bleachers during the athletic event. Metcalf was 17 years old at the time of his death.

The incident occurred at a high school track meet, where athletes from multiple schools were competing. According to charges, Anthony allegedly used a knife to attack Metcalf, who was from a competing team.

Testimony is now underway as prosecutors and defense attorneys present their cases to the jury. The trial is taking place in Texas, where Anthony faces murder charges in connection with Metcalf's death.

The case involves the fatal stabbing of a high school student during what should have been a routine athletic competition between rival schools. The proceedings will determine Anthony's legal responsibility for the incident that resulted in the death of the teenage athlete.