Blue City Crime

Homicide September 10

Iryna Zarutska's family demands justice in first statement since 'horrific' stabbing

The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding justice and public safety reforms in the wake of her brutal killing on a North Carolina light rail train.

Media September 10

Liberal media fuel 'Republicans pounce' narrative as Charlotte stabbing of Ukrainian refugee sparks outcry

Outlets including The New York Times, Politico and Axios have peddled the "Republicans pounce" narrative in their coverage of murdered 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

Crime September 10

Baltimore residents reject narrative from city leaders about violent crime dropping: 'Not going low'

Baltimore residents described feeling unsafe amid drug deals, shootings and property crimes, despite local Maryland officials citing historic crime reductions.

Blue City Crime September 10

Charlotte’s ‘pro-crime’ policies under fire as career criminal charged with killing commuter: expert

Charlotte officials report declining crime statistics, but residents question the data after brutal light rail stabbing highlights uptown violence and safety concerns.

Crime September 9

Charlotte mayor scores primary re-election victory amid national backlash over gruesome train murder

Vi Lyles advances to Charlotte's mayoral general election after winning a Democratic primary overshadowed by a Ukrainian refugee's murder on a light-rail train.

Crime September 9

Wikipedia editors attempted to delete Charlotte murder article, removed suspect's name from entry: report

Controversy erupted on Wikipedia over coverage of Iryna Zarutska's murder in Charlotte, with editors removing the alleged perpetrator's name from the article.

Media September 9

Crockett blasted for saying the point of law enforcement 'isn't to prevent crime'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, sparked controversy with podcast comments that law enforcement's role is solving crimes rather than preventing them.

New York September 9

Cops hunt armed perp in caper that left elderly couple burned to death

NYPD released surveillance video of a man wanted for questioning in fire that killed elderly married couple near the Triple Crown's Belmont Park racetrack Monday.

North Carolina September 9

DOJ hits train stabbing suspect with federal charge as FBI investigates on-camera attack

Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. has been federally charged in the stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train.

Politics September 9

Mamdani ripped after 'word salad' response to question about key issue in NYC: 'No plan'

NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was accused on social media of a "word salad" response to a question about his much criticized public safety plan.

Fox News Flash September 9

Charlotte City Council member calls out 'paper-thin' crime statistics after Ukrainian refugee's killing

Charlotte City Council member opposes National Guard deployment after train stabbing, instead supporting more police on trains and fare enforcement.