August 2025 murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Factsheet
Factsheet
Location East/West Boulevard station, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Attack type Stabbing
Wikipedia
Killing of Iryna Zarutska - Wikipedia
1 day ago - On August 22, 2025, Iryna Zarutska was killed at the East/West Boulevard station on the Lynx Blue Line, in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who had fled her country because of the Russian invasion, was stabbed from behind three times while ...
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Newly Surfaced Video Shows Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska’s Alleged Killer Walk Away from Train After Fatal Stabbing
2 weeks ago - Newly surfaced footage taken after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed aboard a train in North Carolina shows her alleged killer walking away from the crime scene
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The Iryna Zarutska situation has my heart and mind breaking.
r/Mommit • 225 • September 11, 2025
The Iryna Zarutska situation has my heart and mind breaking.
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• September 11, 2025this is why I take first responders courses from time to time..they teach us to control the crowd. Yell to the persons pointing at them and keeping eye contact - you man in the red shirt call 911 now! You, woman in white dress- bring us water, etc etc.... ofc I don't know if I would freeze in real situation but I hope the courses teached me at least something! there are also special courses for child rescue, super important for parents and persons working around kids! edit: typos More on reddit.com
A Life Cut Short: Remembering Iryna Zarutska
r/CasefileAtlas • 204 • September 11, 2025
A Life Cut Short: Remembering Iryna Zarutska
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• September 11, 2025The passengers who ignored her murder are cowards as is the killer. What a piece of garbage. More on reddit.com
WCNC
New butterfly species named after Charlotte stabbing victim Iryna Zarutska | wcnc.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scientists have identified and named a previously unrecognized butterfly species in honor of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman who was fatally stabbed on the CATS light rail in August.
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James Funeral Home
Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information | Iryna Zarutska
September 10, 2025 - Iryna Zarutska, 23, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, 22 August 2025. Born on 22 May 2002, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Iryna was the beloved daughter of Anna Zarutska and Stanislav Zarutskyi.
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Roy Cooper on X: "The murder of Iryna Zarutska is a horrible tragedy and we must do everything we can to keep people safe. Only a cynical DC insider would think it's acceptable to use her death for political points, especially one who supported cutting funding to law enforcement in NC." / X
The murder of Iryna Zarutska is a horrible tragedy and we must do everything we can to keep people safe.
PBS
Iryna Zarutska | PBS News
By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press · The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign
Breitbart
PHOTOS — Entomologist Names Butterfly Species After Stabbing Victim Iryna Zarutska: 'Timeless Tribute'
1 week ago - Per the Newsweek report, “Harry Pavulaan, an avocational entomologist and president and director of the The Taxonomic Report, which publishes research on butterflies and moths, made the decision to name the butterfly after Zarutska.” · The butterfly, which is mostly found in the spring in South Carolina, was named Iryna’s Azure.
CNN
Iryna Zarutska: Video shows fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte light rail – stirring debate on crime in major US cities | CNN
September 9, 2025 - Gruesome video shows a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee getting stabbed to death on a Charlotte light rail train – a case that has turned into a flashpoint as the Trump administration vows to crack down on crime in large, predominantly Democratic ...
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime | United States Department of Justice
September 9, 2025 - Callers indicated that a woman had been stabbed by a male. Responding officers located the victim inside the rail car. The victim, subsequently identified as Iryna Zarutska, had sustained fatal stab wounds.
YouTube
Watch: Video shows Iryna Zarutska’s accused killer being arrested at Charlotte light rail station - YouTube
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Police seen swarming area, arresting Decarlos Brown Jr. after deadly stabbing For more Local News from WBTV: https://www.wbtv.com/ For more YouTube Conten...
Published: October 1, 2025
YouTube
No One Helped Her: The Tragic Story of Iryna Zarutska - YouTube
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23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was tragically stabbed on a Charlotte light rail train in August 2025. In this video, I break down what happened...
Published: September 13, 2025
BBC
Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate
September 9, 2025 - Iryna Zarutska, pictured wearing black, was fatally stabbed by Decarlos Brown Jr, wearing a red hoodie, while on a train in Charlotte, police say
The Marshall Project
Iryna Zarutska | The Marshall Project
The best criminal justice reporting tagged with "Iryna Zarutska," curated by The Marshall Project.
House
“Iryna Zarutska fled Ukraine for safety but Democrats' soft- ...
September 8, 2025 - “Zarutska’s death is a call to action. America must be a place of safety and peace.” · “I urge my Democratic colleagues to join Republicans in putting victims first, supporting law enforcement, and investing in our communities. Together, we can honor Iryna Zarutska’s memory by building a safer, stronger America — one where no 23-year-old woman fears being stabbed by a repeat offender who appeared to be just a stranger sitting behind her on a train.”
Charlotte Observer
Details about the life of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska | Charlotte Observer
September 11, 2025 - A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was fatally stabbed on Aug. 22 on the light rail line in Charlotte’s South End. 34-year-old DeCarlos Brown Jr., who has a reported history of mental health issues, is charged in the killing.
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On August 22nd, 23-year old Iryna Zarutska finished her ...
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The man charged in the fatal stabbing of young Ukrainian ...
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CNN
Iryna Zarutska: How the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte unfolded | CNN
September 9, 2025 - Iryna Zarutska, 23, was fatally stabbed in August while on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train.
TownHall
Scientist Just Found a Beautiful Way to Honor Stabbing Victim Iryna Zarutska
1 week ago - A new butterfly species has been named after Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was fatally stabbed while riding the Charlotte light rail, with the scientist behind the dedication saying this "timeless" honor will ensure she ...