A Tragic stabbing on Charlotte Lynx Blue Line left 23 year old Iryna Zarutska dead Here what we know anout shocking surveillance footage, suspect.
Overview of Incident
On night of August 22 2025 tragic and violent attack occurred aboard a Lynx blue line light rail train in Charlotte North Carolina Iryna Zarutska a 23 year old Ukrain refugee was stabbed by other passenger before minutes after boarding.
New released surveillance video obtain on September 5 shows events leading up to following attack though the real stabbing is not shown in edited version due to graphic nature.
Decarlos Brown Jr was arrested after stabbing and charged with first degree murder.
He had cut on his hand it is unclear if it was self inflicted or from altercation.
A judge has order Brown to remain in custody and undergo mental competency evaluation.
What the Surveillance Video Shows
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The video shows released by WBTV capture angles inside train car.
The suspect identified as Decarlos Brown Jr 34 can be seen erratically before victim boards.
Zarutska enters wearing black t shirt and hat believed to be her work unfirom and sit in front of Brown.
4 minute later Brown appear to pull out a pocket knife and prepare for attack.
The video is frozen before stabbing happens.
Witness said three wounds to Zarutska throat.
After attack Brown walks through train bleeding and exits at next stop.
Victim identified as Ukrainian Refugee
Zarutska according to relative had recently fled Ukrain in search of better life.
Her tragic death has shaken local Ukraine community and raises worries about public transportation safety in Charlotte.
Did the Suspect and Victim Relative?
Authorities said there is no relationship between Zarutska and Brown.
The motice for stabbing is still under investigation
Safety worries on Public Transit
The incident officials are methods to improve safety on Charlotte public transportation including ticket enforcement security patrols passenger support services.
Conclusion
The random brutal killing of Iryna Zarutka has impacted the Charlotte community and raised queries about safety of passengers on public transport.
The community reply has been of surprise anger grief and sadneess
Many are calling of Justice for Iryna
Better protection for riders and ladies
Stronger mental health interventions.
