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Plano: 17-year-old stabbing victim dies from injuries
The suspect has been identified as Joshua Torres, a 19-year old male from Richardson, TX. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the City of Plano Jail and has been charged with Murder.
By staff reports
On Oct. 12, 2008 at approximately 3:45 a.m., Public Safety Communications received a 911 call regarding a possible Stabbing in the 3100 block of Independence Parkway in the parking lot of Lone Star Comics.
Upon Officers arrival, it was determined that the victim had been transported by the suspect to the Medical Center of Plano for treatment. The victim has been identified as Max L. Brustein, a 17-year old male of Plano, TX. Brustein was pronounced deceased at approximately 6:00 a.m. due to a single stab wound to the chest.
The suspect has been identified as Joshua Torres, a 19-year old male from Richardson, TX. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the City of Plano Jail and has been charged with Murder.
The following are comments from the readers.
In no way do they represent the view of Starlocalnews.com
In no way do they represent the view of Starlocalnews.com
chris wrote on Oct 12, 2008 5:30 PM:
" omg i went to school with max "
How many does that make wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:31 AM:
" What a senseless crime. I feel so bad for his parents. I'm very worried about the direction of Plano. If the city actually reported crime statistics to the public, we'd probably see a huge increase in the number of murders this year over last year. "
all communities wrote on Oct 13, 2008 2:58 PM:
" How many does that make wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:31 AM:
" What a senseless crime. I feel so bad for his parents. I'm very worried about the direction of Plano. If the city actually reported crime statistics to the public, we'd probably see a huge increase in the number of murders this year over last year. "
They do make public the statistics and it is happening everywhere, not just Plano "
" What a senseless crime. I feel so bad for his parents. I'm very worried about the direction of Plano. If the city actually reported crime statistics to the public, we'd probably see a huge increase in the number of murders this year over last year. "
They do make public the statistics and it is happening everywhere, not just Plano "
NEWAYS wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:30 PM:
" everybody needs to just think about what the victiam also did to make the suspect do what he did im pretty sure there had to be more to what hppned to lead to this stabbing. im sure they are both good boys raised right.. it all comes down to jelously and controll "
scooby50 wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:48 PM:
" This guy was out after being charged with a felony in Frisco!!!!! He had a history, yet was free to threaten and eventually kill this nice young man in Plano. Max's family didn't press charges this summer when threatening messages were left on Max's cell phone. They now say Plano PD didn't pay enough attention. It's a tragedy overall. The girl (Max's former girlfriend) was dating this bad character -- I'm sure she feels terrible now. Let's not judge but hope that those who are still alive can learn from this...And we've lost someone who would have contributed to society in ways the killer never will. "
Where wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:57 AM:
" The national homicide rate is down in 2008, not up, so it is not happening everywhere. It's not happening in Frisco, Allen, McKinney, three cities that do not have a deficit that required the cutting of police officer positions, like Plano did.
I found the stats online. We are up 100% as of August. "
I found the stats online. We are up 100% as of August. "
mrs thomas wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:47 AM:
" Plano Police only are good at writing tickets out to teenagers for rediculous reasons. They wont be commisioned for taking hate crimes serious. Plano Police need to act now before things really get out of hand. Its time for curfews! "
scooby50 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:59 PM:
" Homicides have been reported in Frisco, Allen and McKinney, so contrary to a prevous comment it IS happening everywhere! The crime stats for Plano are concerning, but thankfully we can find info on websites such as www.crimereports.com and other sites -- Plano PD doesn't report much on the city's official website under Crime Bulletins. Things ARE changing in Plano and cutting police positions, whether "occupied" or not, sent the wrong message to the community and potential perps. The Willow Bend contingent on City Council is looking the other way. "
Frisco wrote on Oct 16, 2008 10:44 AM:
" Frisco had 1 homicide last year. Plano had 3 last year. Plano was at 6 in August this year, 7 with this one if it's the only one between August and October (wasn't there a cab driver killed by a guy who took DART?)
The point you are missing is there is a bigger INCREASE as a PERCENTAGE in Plano. "
The point you are missing is there is a bigger INCREASE as a PERCENTAGE in Plano. "
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