The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has released disturbing surveillance video showing the moments before and after the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was brutally killed while riding on a light rail train. The footage captures suspect Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat offender with a history of violent crime, attacking Zarutska in a seemingly random act of violence. Mayor Vi Lyles has expressed heartbreak over the incident and emphasized the need for improved security measures on public transit, acknowledging gaps in the criminal justice system. Zarutska had fled the war in Ukraine seeking safety in the United States, only to fall victim to this senseless act. The community has rallied in support of her family, with a GoFundMe campaign gaining significant traction. The incident has ignited a heated debate about transit safety and the challenges posed by mental health and criminal history considerations in preventing such tragedies.