The suspect, identified as Anthony Karmel, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. As the community reels from the senseless violence, hundreds have gathered to honor Austin’s memory, and social media has been flooded with tributes. Despite his grief, Hunter expressed a powerful message of compassion,

praying for the suspect’s family while grappling with his own pain. The tragedy has sparked calls for increased safety measures at school events and highlighted just how fragile life can be. Austin’s story is a powerful reminder of how quickly everything can change — and how deeply one life can impact an entire community.