Man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee screams at judge after he revealed ‘motive’ for attack from jail

Decarlos Brown Jr screamed at a judge. Credit: Mecklenburg County Sheriff Office

The outburst came as the court determined that Brown remains incompetent to stand trial over the death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed aboard a Charlotte Blue Line light rail train in August 2025.

As a result, Brown will now undergo up to four months of medication and treatment in an effort to restore his competency.

If he is still deemed unfit after treatment, federal law could allow him to remain in custody indefinitely, while a future hearing may determine whether he can be forcibly medicated.