The fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte light rail train has become the latest flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s ongoing crime crackdown campaign. Iryna Zarutska, 23, was killed in an unprovoked attack on August 22 while riding the city’s transit system home from work. The surveillance video showing the moments before her death was released on Friday, reigniting national attention on the case.
Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Zarutska’s killing. Brown, who is homeless and has a criminal history, sat behind Zarutska for several minutes before standing up and stabbing her three times, including a fatal blow to the neck. The two did not know each other and had no interaction before the attack, according to police.
