Family of Slain Woman Plans Civil Lawsuit on Light Rail Anniversary
The family of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman fatally stabbed on the Charlotte light rail in August 2025, plans to file a civil lawsuit around the one-year anniversary of her death. The attorney for the family stated the lawsuit aims…
Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2026 —
The family of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian national who was fatally stabbed on the Charlotte light rail in August 2025, intends to file a civil lawsuit against the responsible parties. The legal action is planned to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Zarutska’s death.
An attorney representing the Zarutska family announced the forthcoming lawsuit, stating its objective is to pursue accountability through the civil and criminal justice systems. Specific details regarding the defendants in the civil suit were not immediately available.
The accused in Zarutska’s death, Decarlos Brown Jr., is currently navigating legal proceedings. Brown Jr. has been declared incompetent to stand trial in a related federal case, a determination attributed to mental health issues. In addition to the federal case, Brown Jr. is also facing charges at the state level.
The incident occurred on the Charlotte light rail in August 2025. Further information regarding the scope of the civil lawsuit, including any specific damages sought or allegations of negligence, has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
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