Iryna Zarutska’s family has released their first statements since DeCarlos Brown Jr. allegedly killed her on a train in Charlotte, NC.
“We are heartbroken beyond words,” the family stated through an attorney. “Iryna came here to find peace and safety, and instead her life was stolen from her in the most horrific way. No family should have to go through this.”
The family became worried when Zarutska didn’t return home after she texted her boyfriend to say she was heading home.
The phone location put Zarutska at the station.
They all went to the station, where they found out she had died at the scene.
Zarutska’s family demanded a change in the judicial system and security on public transportation.
“This could have been anyone riding the light rail that night,” the family added. “We are committed to making sure this never happens again.”
Authorities arrested Brown 14 times since 2007. He faced charges “ranging from assault and firearms possession to felony robbery and larceny.”
Brown should have been in jail instead of the bus with Zarutska.
North Carolina Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes released Brown on cashless bail because he promised to show up for court after he was arrested for misusing the 911 system.
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