CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte city officials said the accused killer of a Ukrainian refugee on the light rail did not purchase a ticket to ride the train.

CATS leaders are making efforts to improve safety, empowering fare inspectors , and beefing up security.

We’re staying on top of this one because we know public safety matters to residents across Charlotte. And the death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska is not being taken lightly by city leaders.

“Wanted to start off this evening expressing my condolences to the friends and family of Iryna Zarutska,” said CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle.

When it comes to securing CATS vehicles, the system has a wide range of strategies in place.

Chief Safety and Security Officer Eric Osnes laid those out in the council committee meeting: commun

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