An investigation into a stabbing incident on the Charlotte Blue Line light rail has led to the arrest of Oscar Solarzano, a 33-year-old man previously deported and identified as an illegal immigrant. The stabbing occurred around 4:50 p.m. near North Brevard Street, leaving the victim in critical condition. Solarzano faces multiple charges including attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury, breaking into a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, and disruptive behavior. Court documents reveal he was ordered held without bond. The incident follows a series of violent events on Charlotte’s transit system, including a fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, three months ago, which drew national attention to safety issues on the light rail. The recent attack is believed to have been an altercation that escalated, with police suspecting it was triggered by a dispute between two individuals. Governor Josh Stein and law enforcement officials have expressed concern over increasing violence and are working on initiatives to improve safety. The incident underscores ongoing safety challenges on Charlotte’s transit system, with community and political leaders calling for increased security measures amid calls for accountability and reform.