Knife attack in Taipei leaves three dead
On the evening of December 19, a man attacked pedestrians with a knife in a shopping district near Taipei’s main railway station. The assailant scattered smoke grenades before attacking, resulting in three fatalities and between five to six injuries.
Source Reuters
The attacker, identified as 27-year-old Zhang Wen, had a criminal record and was wanted by the police. He died during a police chase. Preliminary information suggests the attack was deliberate and involved a long knife.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the motive. Local officials are increasing security measures in the city center to prevent similar incidents in the future.
