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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles offered no comment on President Donald Trump’s call to enforce the death penalty against Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect accused of an unprovoked fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a light-rail line.

“The animal who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a ‘Quick’ (there is no doubt!) Trial, and only awarded the death penalty. There can be no other option!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social after Brown’s capture.

Lyles’ office provided Fox News Digital a lengthy statement from the mayor highlighting the importance of proper transit safety, among other concerns, but declined to comment directly on Trump’s demand.

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