Newly hired attorneys for Karmelo Anthony, accused of stabbing teen track star Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, last week, are asking the public to be patient and not rush to judgment in the case. 

“Karmelo and the entire Anthony family are sincerely saddened that a life was lost and offer their condolences to the family of Austin Metcalf,” according to a statement from Bill Clark of the Clark Law Firm and Kim Cole of K Cole Law, Anthony’s new legal defense team. 

The family also asked that the public not jump to conclusions. 

Austin Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, speaks about the stabbing death of his son at a high school track meet. (Jeff Metcalf)

The report says that during the arrest, Anthony made a “spontaneous statement” saying, “I’m not alleged, I did it.” 

He also asked whether Metcalf would be OK, and whether his actions could be considered self-defense. 

Meanwhile, donations and comments of support for Anthony continue to pour in on a GiveSendGo online fundraiser set up by Anthony’s family. 

The Help Karmelo Official Fund has garnered more than $218,000 in donations as of Tuesday morning. Nearly 6,500 people have contributed to the fund.

“It’s not much but I hope it helps. Karmelo has support from all over the country,” one Tuesday morning donor said. 

“Praying for your healing against bullying. My support is with you,” said another. 

Fox News Digital reached out to Clark and Cole for comment.

Fox News’ Sarah Runpf-Whitten and Brooke Taylor contributed to this report.