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Ukrainian Refugee Killed in 'Random' Train Attack in Charlotte
- On August 22, 2025, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was tragically stabbed to death by Decarlos Brown while riding a train operated by Charlotte's public transit system in North Carolina.
- Brown, a 34-year-old repeat offender with prior convictions and a history of mental health issues, attacked Zarutska unprovoked despite security guards being in another train car.
- Surveillance footage released by Charlotte Area Transit System shows Brown pulling a folding knife and stabbing Zarutska three times while she sat directly in front of him.
- Brown was immediately arrested after stepping off the train, charged with first-degree murder, and banned for life by CATS while officials tripled the safety budget and plan more patrols.
- The killing renewed transit safety concerns and prompted calls to prioritize refugee support and to reopen asylum programs to prevent similar tragedies.
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Iryna Zarutska, 23, was stabbed on her way home from work in North Carolina. Now Wikipedia is trying to delete the article about the incident.
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