Gov. Stein to meet with Iryna Zarutska's family

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday he will meet with the family of Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old victim of a fatal stabbing on the Charlotte light rail system.

Decarlos Brown, 34, is charged with killing the Ukrainian refugee on Aug. 22 on the LYNX Blue Line in South End. Brown was arrested and charged with murder after the incident and was indicted earlier this week. He also faces a federal charge prosecutors said could result in the death penalty.

When asked about the city's response to the stabbing, Stein said he was happy that Charlotte was increasing security on public transit.

"I think everybody wishes we'd been more on our toes and local government had been more on its toes," Stein said. "I'm gratified that the local government has surged law enforcement and safety officials on the transit system."

The announcement came as the General Assembly prepares to reconvene Monday, with lawmakers expected to immediately introduce and vote on legislation aimed at preventing similar crimes.

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