Cali drops lawsuit against Trump’s choice to revoke over $4 billion for high-speed rail.
California has abandoned its lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw over $4 billion in federal funding for high-speed rail initiatives in the state, a move announced late Friday. The California High-Speed Rail Authority, which initiated the lawsuit in July, stated that the choice to drop the case reflects the state’s belief that the […]
911 call audio shows stabbing on Charlotte light rail by suspected deported migrant.
Newly released 911 recordings from a stabbing incident aboard a light rail train in Charlotte capture the urgent attempts by passengers to assist the victim, allegedly attacked by a man who has been deported twice. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared details of four 911 calls linked to the stabbing death of 24-year-old Kenyon Kareem Shemar […]
Honduran Man with Two Deportations Charged in Stabbing on Charlotte Light Rail
Indictment of Honduran Man Following Light Rail Stabbing Incident The Department of Justice revealed on Thursday that a Honduran man, previously deported twice, faces federal charges for allegedly stabbing a passenger on a streetcar in Charlotte, North Carolina. Oscar Gerardo Solorzano Garcia, 33, is charged with unlawful re-entry of a deported alien and violence on […]
Stabbing victim from Charlotte light rail survives but suffers serious lung injuries
Man Stabbed on Charlotte Streetcar Expresses Gratitude Amid Recovery A man who was reportedly stabbed by an undocumented immigrant on a Charlotte streetcar last week described himself as “lucky” to be alive. Kenyon Doby, who suffered serious injuries during the attack, was hospitalized and is currently connected to a machine that helps pump blood from […]
Survey reveals residents feel unsafe due to light rail incidents in Charlotte.
Survey Reveals Decline in Safety Perception in Charlotte A recent survey indicates that two-thirds of residents in Charlotte, North Carolina, feel less safe now than they did last year. This sentiment follows a series of violent incidents, including two stabbings on light rail trains. The survey, which was conducted before the city appointed new Police […]
Deported immigrant faces charges for stabbing on Charlotte light rail
Incident Involving Illegal Immigrant Stabbing in Charlotte On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) submitted a motion to detain an undocumented immigrant accused of stabbing someone on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. This incident comes just four months after the tragic stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian immigrant Irina Zalutka, with both attacks […]
Russia suggests an $8 billion rail tunnel under the Bering Strait connecting Putin and Trump.
Proposal for Bering Strait Tunnel The Kremlin has put forward an idea for a rail tunnel connecting Russia and the United States beneath the Bering Strait, dubbed the “Putin-Trump” tunnel. This concept was introduced by Kirill Dmitriev, a key investment official close to President Vladimir Putin. Dmitriev, who leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), […]
Man assaulted at San Jose VTA light rail station passes away due to head injuries
Incident at VTA Light Rail Station in San Jose A 42-year-old man has died following an assault that took place at a Valley Transit Authority (VTA) light rail station in San Jose. Authorities are also looking into a second incident involving the same suspect at another station. The victim, who resided in San Jose, was […]
Sheriff talks with DaBaby after rapper’s Charlotte video caused light rail debate: ‘Possible partnerships’
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Meets Rapper Dababy Amid Controversy Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden recently sat down with rapper Dababy, just weeks after Charlotte native Dread Dretoversy filmed a music video recreating the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. The Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the meeting on social media Saturday evening, showing both men […]
Police share 911 calls from fatal light rail stabbing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Graphic Content Warning: The following article contains details and descriptions of violence that may disturb some readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have shared audio from five 911 calls related to the murder of 23-year-old Irina Salzka, which occurred on the Charlotte Light Rail train. In one call, a witness described the scene […]