Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing indicted on federal charges, death penalty possible

Decarlos Brown Jr. has been indicted on federal charges for the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zaruska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian woman, on the Charlotte light rail. He faces the death penalty if convicted of violence against a railroad carrier that resulted in death.

Surveillance footage allegedly shows Brown stabbing Zaruska from behind without prior interaction. After the attack, he reportedly fled the scene before being apprehended on the light rail platform. Brown has a criminal history, including a prior prison sentence for robbery.

The investigation continues as details emerge.