Honduran Man Held Without Bond After Stabbing on Charlotte Commuter Train

Mon Dec 08 2025 22:59:49 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A judge ordered that Oscar Solarzano, charged with attempted murder following a train stabbing, be held without bond as details surrounding the incident emerge, including the suspect's immigration history.

Oscar Solarzano, 33, faces charges of attempted first-degree murder after a stabbing incident on a Charlotte commuter train left 24-year-old Kenyon Kareem Dobie injured. The attack, which happened during a confrontation over Solarzano's alleged verbal assault on an elderly woman, has attracted national attention, particularly following comments from former President Donald Trump. Solarzano, who has been deported twice and has a criminal history, is set for his next hearing on December 30.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina judge on Monday ordered a Honduran man to be held without bond following a non-fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train. Oscar Solarzano, 33, faces several charges including attempted first-degree murder for the attack that injured 24-year-old Kenyon Kareem Dobie.

Solarzano appeared in court via video link, where he learned of the charges against him, including assault with a deadly weapon. His next hearing is scheduled for December 30. The court has revealed that Solarzano has a history that includes previous deportations and criminal convictions.

The incident occurred during a confrontation between Solarzano and Dobie, who stepped in after Solarzano was allegedly yelling at an older woman. In a TikTok post from his hospital room, Dobie expressed that he felt it was better that he confronted Solarzano rather than an elderly person.

This stabbing incident comes just months after a separate attack involving a Ukrainian refugee, raising concerns about safety on public transit in Charlotte. In response to the recent events and comments made by former President Trump regarding crime rates associated with illegal immigration, local officials stress their commitment to enhancing safety measures on their transit system.

Mayor Vi Lyles and CATS CEO Brent Cagle have stated that proactive safety measures, including increased security presence, are being implemented to ensure the safety of all commuters.