Lynx Blue Line
Coverage of Lynx Blue Line in the Nexus archive.
- Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York and Charlotte fuel calls for tougher tracking of repeat offenders
Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York, and Charlotte involved accused repeat offenders, leading to public fear and calls for stricter tracking. The incidents include a shooting on Atlanta’s MARTA system, stabbings at New York City’s Penn Station, and a stabbing on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line.
- Prosecutors say Charlotte train stabbing case won't be dismissed regardless of competency ruling
Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. is accused of stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train and federal prosecutors say the case won't be dismissed regardless of competency ruling. Brown's attorneys are asking the court to declare him incompetent due to mental illness. The case could still proceed if Brown's condition improves.
- Charlotte train stabbing suspect’s state case stalls amid mind control claims — but Uncle Sam says not so fast
Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial in the state case, but federal authorities continue his prosecution. The incident occurred on the Lynx Blue Line in 2025, with Brown's mental health claims and prior legal history complicating the case.