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Austin Metcalf's family targeted by 'swatting' call Thursday, Frisco police say

  • Jeff Metcalf, the father of Austin Metcalf, reported a swatting incident occurring at their home in Frisco, Texas, which the Frisco Police Department confirmed as a false report of gunfire.
  • The Frisco Police Department confirmed a false report of gunfire was made against the Metcalf family, labeling it a swatting attack amid a racially charged murder case that has gained national attention.
  • Dominique Alexander criticized Jeff Metcalf's presence at the press conference, suggesting it disrespected his son's dignity, which overshadowed the event's intended purpose.
  • Karmelo Anthony, who has been charged with murdering Austin, has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense, while his family faces public threats and scrutiny over their fundraising efforts.
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Dallas News broke the news in Dallas, United States on Friday, April 18, 2025.
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