CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- It’s been one month since 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail, an incident that sparked global headlines and ongoing concern over public safety.

Charlotte remembers Iryna

On Monday night, the community is coming together to remember her.

A candlelight vigil will be held at the East-West Boulevard Station, the same location where the tragedy occurred. The event, hosted by the North Carolina GOP and the West Boulevard Ministry, will begin at 8 p.m. Parking is available courtesy of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and attendees are encouraged to arrive as early as 7:30 p.m.

At the same time, local and state officials are preparing to debate new measures to bolster transit and public security.

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