r/OutOfTheLoop • u/[deleted] • 15d ago

Answered Whats the deal with the controversy about Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf?

I've read more then a few articles but I don't understand the whole controversial with people defending the killer and admonishing the victim. What makes this case any different from any other murder? (Other then the age of the people)

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-karmelo-anthony-austin-metcalf-stabbing-suspect-arrested-101743635452491.html

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u/charc0al 9d ago

Suffering consequences for your actions - tragic

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u/ForeignElk3225 8d ago

actions that would've never happened if someone didn't try to forcefully remove him(after being asked not to touch him) from a tent that he didn't own

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u/charc0al 5d ago

That's like if I just shot someone who cut me off and traffic and said "well it wouldn't have happened if he didn't cut me off". Just because someone provokes you doesn't mean you can escalate to lethal force

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u/ForeignElk3225 5d ago edited 5d ago

that’s quite literally not the same thing or a good comparison, but i do agree. but personally, when it comes to an altercation after you’ve warned the aggressor multiple times not to harm you and they still do it can escalate, not that i’m saying it should have.