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Ukrainian Refugee Killed in 'Random' Train Attack in Charlotte

Decarlos Brown Jr., a 34-year-old homeless man with 14 prior arrests and mental health issues, was charged with first-degree murder in the random stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

  • A Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was stabbed to death near a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina, by Decarlos Brown Jr., a homeless man with an extensive criminal record, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
  • Zarutska, 23, had fled Ukraine and was declared dead at the scene after sustaining multiple stab wounds, according to the police and emergency responders.
  • Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has been charged with first-degree murder and has an extensive criminal history, including at least 14 prior arrests for violent crimes since 2011, according to the Charlotte Observer.
  • Authorities continue to investigate the incident and have requested anyone with information to contact the police, according to Detective Buhr's statement.
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