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Ukrainian Refugee Killed in 'Random' Train Attack in Charlotte

  • Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman, was fatally stabbed at a train station in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 22, 2025, as confirmed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
  • Decarlos Brown Jr., a 34-year-old man with a criminal history, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Zarutska's death, as reported by WSOC-TV.
  • Zarutska fled Ukraine in 2022 in search of safety, hoping for a new beginning in the United States, according to a GoFundMe page started by her family.
  • Local Councilman Edwin Peacock has called for answers regarding the incident, stating that community safety on public transport is currently fragile and needs to be addressed.
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