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Knife Attacker Kills Three in Taipei Metro Station Attack

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min135,388 views
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Taipei Metro Attack Details

  • πŸš‡ A knife attacker caused casualties at Taipei Main Station and an underground station.
  • πŸ’₯ The assailant first threw smoke grenades before beginning to stab people.
  • ⚠️ One victim described the attack as feeling like a hit, realizing she was wounded and bleeding.

Aftermath and Suspect Information

  • πŸ₯ Sadly, three people were killed and nine others injured in the incident.
  • ❓ The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Chang Wen, died after being taken to the hospital, reportedly from an apparent suicide attempt after falling from a department store.
  • 🚨 Authorities have raised the alert level for transportation hubs nationwide and are in possession of the suspect's characteristics.
  • πŸ“œ Chang Wen was wanted for violating mandatory military service laws, having failed to report for reserve training.
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