How fallout from the light rail stabbing could impact Charlotte's political sphere

The fatal stabbing of a passenger on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line light rail has triggered a citywide -- and national -- conversation that’s reaching deep into the political sphere. With the November election approaching, and a major sales tax proposal on the ballot, crime and public safety are quickly becoming defining issues in the Queen City.  The attack occurred on Aug. 22, when 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed while riding the light rail. Authorities say the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., acted without provocation. Tuesday, a grand jury returned a murder indictment for Brown. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/fallout-light-rail-stabbing-impact-charlotte-political-sphere/275-4a6af9c7-1034-4db6-8ac5-dda5132d86ddWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.