Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was killed on a Charlotte light rail, sparking political debate over crime policies between Republicans and Democrats.
North Carolina Republicans excoriated Democrats on Wednesday for « soft on crime » policies that they say led to the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte.
GOP leaders from across the state gathered in Charlotte for a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting their plans to reform city and state crime policies. Kyle Kirby, chairman of the Mecklenburg County GOP, urged Americans not to shirk away from the footage of Zarutska’s slaying.
« Don’t look away. Don’t turn your heads. Don’t shut your eyes. Watch it. Because she had no choice but to look evil in the face », Kirby said. « Her final moments were moments of terror, pain and loneliness. While no one was able to lift a hand on that car to help her, you can see the killer walking away with his knife dripping blood in chilling indifference. »
« What the Democrats call restorative justice looks like Iryna Zarutska’s murder.
