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

At approximately 9:55PM, the suspect “pulled a knife out of his pocket, unfolds the knife, pauses, then stands up, and strikes at the victim three times,” according to an affidavit cited by PEOPLE.

“Blood visibly drips on the floor as the defendant walks away from the victim. The victim goes unresponsive shortly after the attack,” the affidavit states.

Zarutska was pronounced dead at the scene. Brown was arrested shortly afterwards after a witness provided information to investigators.

Federal prosecutors later charged him with committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system in addition to state murder charges.

Prosecutors have indicated they intend to pursue the death penalty.