NEW: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issues statement on the woman who was...

NEW: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issues statement on the woman who was stabbed in the throat, suggests that people aren’t being respectful by sharing footage of the incident.

Charlotte residents can rest assured, however, because Lyles says she is “thinking hard about what safety really looks like” in her city.

“The video of the heartbreaking attack that took Iryna Zarutska's life is now public. I want to thank our media partners and community members who have chosen not to repost or share the footage out of respect for Iryna's family,” she said.

“This was a senseless and tragic loss. My prayers remain with her loved ones as they continue to grieve through an unimaginable time.”

“Like so many of you, I'm heartbroken — and I've been thinking hard about what safety really looks like in our city. I remain committed to doing all we can to protect our residents and ensure Charlotte is a place where everyone feels safe.”