Picture courtesy of AFP | via Al Jazeera

 

In a shocking incident in central Taipei on Friday, a knife-wielding attacker claimed the lives of three people and injured five others before falling to his death during a police chase. This rampage began at Taipei’s main train station, where the suspect, identified by his last name Chang, released smoke bombs before attacking individuals on his way to a nearby subway station.

 

The violent episode occurred in a bustling shopping district, causing shockwaves throughout the usually peaceful city. Taiwan is known for its low crime rate, making such incidents extremely uncommon. Premier Cho Jung-tai confirmed that the suspect had a prior criminal record and was under outstanding warrants. Authorities have searched Chang’s residence to piece together his motives and connections.

 

Cho revealed that, in addition to smoke grenades, the suspect might have carried gasoline bombs; evidence of this was found at the scene, along with what appeared to be body armour and a mask. Chang seemed to have planned the attack, deliberately using smoke bombs and a long knife to inflict harm indiscriminately, reported CNN.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

• Three people were killed and five injured in a rare violent attack in Taipei.
• The attacker, identified as Chang, had a criminal record and died after falling during a police chase.
• Authorities are investigating the motive and whether more factors are involved in the crime.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-12-20

 

 

 

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Thank God he didn't have a gun. Could have been much worse.

Funny that,Chang doesn’t sound a Muslim name.