Authorities are investigating a brutal stabbing on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in which 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska lost her life. Zarutska, who had fled Ukraine in 2022 to escape the war, was randomly attacked while wearing her work uniform at the pizzeria where she was employed. The attack was captured on train security cameras.
Shocking Attack on Ukrainian Refugee in U.S. Train – Suspect Claims Government Implanted “Materials” in His Brain
A recently released audio recording features Decarlos Brown, the suspect, speaking with his sister Tracey Brown days after his arrest. In the conversation, Brown admitted to injuring his own hand during the attack and stated that he did not know Zarutska personally. He questioned why anyone would attack someone “without reason.”
Brown also claimed that the government had implanted “materials” in his brain, allegedly controlling his actions. He insisted that investigators examine these implants to understand the motive behind the attack.
President Donald Trump reacted strongly to the news, calling for the death penalty for Brown. Federal authorities have charged him with a crime causing death in a mass transit system, while state prosecutors are pursuing first-degree murder charges.
Family members remember Zarutska as a talented artist, a graduate in art and restoration from Kyiv, passionate about creativity, animals, and lifelong learning. The community mourns the tragic and senseless loss of a young life full of promise.