Woman stabbed to death on Charlotte train; suspect arrested after random attackBy ABC11 Digital StaffSunday, September 7, 2025 11:43PM ET

Over two weeks after the attack, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) have released surveillance footage from the incident. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death on a Charlotte train over two weeks ago. Now, officials with the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) have released surveillance footage from the incident.
On Friday, Aug. 22, Iryna Zarutska boarded the CATS Blue Line and sat in an aisle seat in front of Decarlos Brown. Video footage shows that she was wearing headphones, and the two had no interaction, according to
ABC affiliate WSOC.
The train was en route to the East/West Boulevard Station, and there were many passengers on board.
During the ride, Brown, unprovoked, pulled out a knife and stabbed Zarutska to death. After the attack, video shows Brown walking to the other end of the train and removing his hoodie. Several passengers rushed to help Zarutska.
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Declaros Brown is facing murder charges after stabbing a woman to death on a Charlotte transit train on Aug. 22, 2025.