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Violent Attack on Refugee Exposes Broken System
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A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee seeking safety in America was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light rail, allegedly in a random act committed by a homeless ex-convict. Graphic surveillance footage details how Iryna Zarutska was attacked just minutes after boarding, while other passengers witnessed the aftermath in shock.
According to police, suspect Decarlos Brown Jr. had a lengthy criminal history, including armed robbery, and exited the train after the incident, where officers quickly recovered a weapon and made an arrest. Brown faces first-degree murder charges, with officials still searching for a motive behind the assault.
New video shows the moments leading up to and following the deadly stabbing of a woman on the Charlotte light rail.
See footage here: https://t.co/Gm19qv9x8C
(WARNING: Content is graphic.) pic.twitter.com/6yMqkp93Ml— WBTV News (@WBTV_News) September 5, 2025
- The victim had arrived in the U.S. to escape the war in Ukraine and start a new life.
- The accused attacker had multiple prior arrests and served prison time for violent crimes.
- This tragedy raises questions about public safety and accountability in the justice system.
When dangerous repeat offenders are allowed to slip through the cracks, everyone pays the price—our communities, our safety, and our freedoms.
Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.
