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Charlotte Commuter Train Sees Another Stabbing, Reigniting Immigration Debate
Charlotte, N.C. – December 7, 2025 – A man is in custody after a stabbing on a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) light rail train left one person critically injured on Friday afternoon. Oscar Solarzano, 33, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and other related crimes. Police reports indicate Solarzano, believed to be intoxicated, initiated a confrontation before using a large knife to attack the victim. The victim is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
This incident comes less than four months after the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, who was killed in a random attack on another CATS train. That case has already fueled intense debate around immigration and crime, particularly in large cities.
The latest stabbing has drawn immediate reaction from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who posted on his Truth Social platform blaming “illegal migrants” and accusing Democrats of “destroying” Charlotte. According to court documents, a judge stated that Solarzano is in the U.S. illegally and had previously been deported.
The Zarutska case prompted increased immigration enforcement in Charlotte by the Trump administration in November, a move city officials criticized for creating fear and uncertainty. The string of incidents has placed a renewed focus on public safety on the city’s public transportation system, as well as reigniting the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy.
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