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Suspect in custody after fatal stabbing at Plano Bazaar, officials say

Police told WFAA the victim was stabbed multiple times.
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PLANO, Texas — A suspect is in custody after fatally stabbing a person outside Plano Bazaar Tuesday evening, officials said.

Around 6 p.m., Plano police responded to the stabbing call at the indoor soccer facility in the 1400 block of Jupiter Road after a man was reportedly stabbed multiple times, police said. 

The victim, identified as 69-year-old Emilio Romero, was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. 

Police said officers were also called to the area of K Avenue and Dobie Drive after a witness reportedly followed the suspect vehicle.  

Officers located the male suspect, 54-year-old Artemio Flores-Yanez, in a vehicle in a parking lot, and then took him into custody. 

Police said Flores-Yanez was taken to the Plano City jail.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and the motive for the stabbing is unknown. 

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