Beware of those taking to social media to deliberately spread misinformation, hate, fear and division,” the Frisco, Texas, police chief said.

On Wednesday, 17-year-old high school athlete Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a track event at Kuykendall Stadium, in the northern Frisco suburb of Dallas, Texas, according to local authorities. Newsweek contacted the Frisco Police Department for comment via telephone on Thursday outside of regular office hours.

Online fundraiser for suspect in Austin Metcalf stabbing raises over $60,000 - An online fundraiser has been set up for the suspect in the killing of Austin Metcalf