Family of Ukrainian Refugee Demand Justice Following Stabbing Death
The relatives of Iryna Zarutska are calling for justice after the tragic murder of the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, who was brutally killed on a light rail train in Charlotte last month.
Zarutska was fatally stabbed by 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a known repeat offender, in a shocking incident captured on surveillance footage. The shocking nature of her death has left her family devastated and spurred them to advocate for systemic reforms in public safety within the city.
In a statement released by their attorneys, the family expressed their heartbreak over the incident. "Iryna sought peace and safety upon her arrival here, yet her life was taken in an unimaginable manner," the spokesperson said. "No family should endure such a tragedy."
In addition to seeking justice for Zarutska, her family urged prosecutors to ensure Brown Jr. faces substantial consequences for his actions. They have also highlighted the need to address the wider public safety crisis and systemic issues that allowed such violence to occur.
They further requested that the community and press honor Zarutska’s memory by refraining from sharing graphic videos of her horrific death.
This story is ongoing; updates will follow as more details emerge.
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