US EditionUkrainian 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 at a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 22, 2025, by Decarlos Brown Jr., a man with a long criminal history, according to authorities.
- Decarlos Brown Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder and has a history of 14 prior arrests, including robbery and making threats, according to court records.
- Iryna Zarutska had emigrated from Ukraine in August 2022 to escape the war and was described as seeking safety and a new beginning.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, highlighting public safety concerns within the Charlotte transit system.
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On August 22, Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutskaya was killed in a light rail car in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The suspect, Decarlos Brown, was apprehended at the crime scene. He has been charged with premeditated murder. He was sent for a medical examination for 60 days.
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