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Knife-wielding attacker kills three in Taipei, dies during police chase
The attacker, with prior criminal records, killed three and injured five after releasing smoke bombs and stabbing people near Taipei Main and Zhongshan stations, officials said.
- On Dec 19, 2025, Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a knife-wielding attacker set off smoke bombs at Taipei Main Station, then moved to Zhongshan Station, killing three and injuring five in central Taipei.
- Authorities said Chang had a prior criminal record, outstanding warrants, and his house was searched, while his motive remains unclear as investigations continue.
- The attacker stabbed seven people, seriously injuring three, and blanketed Zhongshan Station's exit with smoke bombs, causing commuters to struggle to breathe and flee.
- Authorities cordoned off Zhongshan Station entrances and police forensic teams are collecting evidence while President Lai Ching-te said security increased across the island with thorough investigations pledged.
- Reuters reported at least nine injured and said the suspect likely jumped from a building fearing arrest, while SETN reported two deaths and nine injured and Mayor Chiang Wan-an said four were seriously hurt.
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Noticias ao MinutoAccording to the prime minister of the Asian archipelago, the suspicion of the attacks has already been identified, but their motivations are still unknown. Five of the victims were "burned with white weapons".
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In Taiwan's capital, Taipei, there have been attacks in subway stations, and the alleged perpetrator is dead.
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