Honduran Man, Deported Twice, Faces Federal Charges in Light Rail Stabbing

Federal prosecutors have charged a Honduran man with assault after a violent incident on Charlotte's public transit. The suspect had been deported from the United States on two previous occasions. The attack occurred on a Lynx Blue Line light rail train. Authorities allege the man stabbed another passenger. The victim's condition has not been released. The case has been adopted by federal prosecutors because of the suspect's immigration history. Records show he was removed from the U.S. in 2016 and again in 2023. He illegally re-entered the country each time. Local police arrested the suspect immediately after the stabbing. They have now transferred him to federal custody. He faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and illegal re-entry after deportation. The incident has sparked further public discussion about safety on the city's transit system. Local officials state they are reviewing security protocols.