The Fox News Rundown "A Violent, Sudden Murder" On The Charlotte Light Rail. Could It Have Been Prevented?
Sep 9, 2025
Tomi Lahren, the vibrant host of "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, dives into the disturbing murder of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on the Charlotte Light Rail. She discusses the troubling background of the accused, DeCarlos Brown, and critiques the failures of the judicial and mental health systems. The conversation also touches on President Trump’s plans to combat rising crime rates in cities, including potential federal intervention and its implications for local governance. Lahren's fiery commentary adds a thought-provoking layer to this tragic event.
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Refugee Killed On Charlotte Light Rail
- Video shows 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska board the Charlotte Blue Line and sit near DeCarlos Brown before being fatally stabbed.
- Zarutska was a Ukrainian refugee seeking safety and a new life in the U.S.
Mental-Health And Judicial Failures
- DeCarlos Brown had repeated arrests, involuntary commitment by his mother, and a schizophrenia diagnosis before the murder.
- Officials and Brown's mother argue the court system failed by allowing him back into the community.
Multiple System Breakdowns Cited
- Congressman Dave Anthony argued multiple systemic breakdowns enabled the tragedy, including transit security and judicial oversight.
- He emphasized that a man with 14 arrests should not have been freely walking the streets.