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Ukrainian Refugee Killed in 'Random' Train Attack in Charlotte
Decarlos Brown Jr., charged with first-degree murder, has 14 prior arrests and a history of mental health issues; the stabbing appeared random without a known motive.
- Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was stabbed to death near a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 22, 2025, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
- The suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has a long criminal history and has been charged with first-degree murder after the attack.
- Zarutska had recently immigrated to the U.S. seeking safety and a new life before her tragic death, as stated by her family on a GoFundMe page.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been created to support Zarutska's aunt and family, who describe her death as 'an irreparable loss.
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The Many Horrors of Iryna Zarutska’s Murder
The murder of Iryna Zarutska is layers upon layers of awful tragedy. The 23-year-old woman fled her home country of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022, seeking refuge in North Carolina. Instead of finding safety, she was brutally murdered while riding the train in Charlotte, N.C. One particularly shocking element is that the whole incident was caught on CCTV. On August 22nd, Zarutska can be seen getting on the train at around 10pm, hav…
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