Summary
A tribute video was shared online by friends of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who was fatally stabbed on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August. Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect, has been charged with first-degree murder. Zarutska's death has prompted discussions about mental health policies and urban crime.
Key Facts
- Iryna Zarutska was a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee living in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- She was killed on a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Blue Line train on August 22.
- Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, is charged with first-degree murder for the crime.
- Friends shared a video montage on Instagram celebrating Zarutska's life in the U.S.
- Zarutska moved to the U.S. following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- The suspect, Brown, has a history of arrests and schizophrenia.
- Zarutska's death has raised discussions about crime and mental health policies in cities.
- The Department of Justice plans to federally prosecute Brown, with potential life imprisonment or execution if convicted.
