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Woman flees war-torn Ukraine, killed on Charlotte light rail

  • A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee named Iryna Zarutska was killed after being stabbed at a light rail station in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday night, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
  • The suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., has been charged with first-degree murder and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by authorities.
  • Zarutska had recently fled Ukraine seeking safety from the war, and her death was described as an 'irreparable loss' by family members according to a GoFundMe campaign.
  • Concerns about public safety on Charlotte's transit system have increased following Zarutska's death, prompting city council discussions on safety measures.
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The Post Millennial broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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