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Trump Links Stabbing Incident to Immigration Debate

12/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump linked Charlotte Blue Line stabbing to immigration concerns.
Oscar Solarzano, 33, allegedly stabbed Kenyon Kareem Dobie, 24, during the altercation.
Solarzano is undocumented and has been deported twice, facing attempted first-degree murder charges.
City officials, including Mayor Vi Lyles, said immigration enforcement is outside jurisdiction and noted a Ukrainian refugee stabbing prompted security increases on transit.
Solarzano remains in custody with a December 30 hearing.

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U.S. President Donald Trump linked Charlotte Blue Line stabbing to immigration concerns.
Oscar Solarzano, 33, allegedly stabbed Kenyon Kareem Dobie, 24, during the altercation.
Solarzano is undocumented and has been deported twice, facing attempted first-degree murder charges.
City officials, including Mayor Vi Lyles, said immigration enforcement is outside jurisdiction and noted a Ukrainian refugee stabbing prompted security increases on transit.
Solarzano remains in custody with a December 30 hearing.