New footage shows terrifying aftermath of Ukrainian refugee stabbing in US, Trump denounces attacker as 'deranged monster'

A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, was stabbed to death on Aug. 22 in North Carolina, in the U.S.

Zarutska was pronounced dead at the East/West Boulevard light rail station in South End, Charlotte just before 10pm. She suffered multiple stab wounds.

According to the CMPD, Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, was identified as a suspect in this case.

Footage emerged earlier this week showing what happened on the train itself.

New footage now shows the aftermath of the attack, which shows a shocked Zarutska looking back at her attacker before breaking down.

Other passengers are then seen backing away from the scene.

Trump comments

U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on the killing.

President Donald J. Trump denounces senseless crime in Democrat-run cities & the horrific murder of a young woman in Charlotte by a deranged criminal monster.

"It's time to stop this madness. The people of our country need to insist on protection, safety, LAW & ORDER." pic.twitter.com/eUD5KuTufC

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 9, 2025

He condemned the killing and described Brown as a "deranged monster" and called for stricter rules regarding prosecution.

Brown has also been charged with causing death on a mass transportation system.

The U.S. attorney general said they will seek the maximum penalty, so he would "never again see the light of day as a free man".

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