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Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out \u2018indiscriminate attacks\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPublished On 19 Dec 2025<\/span>19 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>At least three people have been killed and five injured after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei, before dying during a police chase, local authorities say.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan\u2019s Premier Cho Jung-tai said in a statement on Friday that the suspect had let off smoke bombs at Taipei\u2019s main train station, and then ran to a nearby subway station in a busy shopping district, attacking people on the way.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The attacks were \u201ca deliberate act\u201d, although the motive was not immediately clear, Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe deliberately threw smoke bombs and wielded a long knife to carry out indiscriminate attacks on the public,\u201d the premier added.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect then died during a police chase after falling from a building, according to local officials.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Chiang Wan-an told reporters that the attacker had apparently jumped off the building \u201cto evade arrest and has been confirmed dead\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4184507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4184507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afp_69457671be82-1766159985.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C514&quality=80\" alt=\"TOPSHOT - This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture taken and released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city [AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Images released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency showed a canister on the ground at the Main Station, with officers examining potential evidence at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying the deceased suspect only by his last name, Chang, Premier Cho told reporters that he had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants and said his house has been searched.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will investigate his background and associated relationships to understand his motives and determine if there are other connected factors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan police ramped up security across the island in response to the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll important locations \u2026 including railway stations, highways, subway stations and airports are maintaining a high level of alert and vigilance,\u201d Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, President William Lai Ching-te told reporters that the Taiwanese authorities would \u201cquickly clarify the details of the case\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will be no leniency and we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Violent crime is rare in Taiwan, though an attack in 2014 horrified residents when a man went on a stabbing spree on Taipei\u2019s metro, killing four people. He was executed for the killings in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out \u2018indiscriminate attacks\u2019. 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Published On 19 Dec 2025<\/span>19 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>At least three people have been killed and five injured after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei, before dying during a police chase, local authorities say.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan\u2019s Premier Cho Jung-tai said in a statement on Friday that the suspect had let off smoke bombs at Taipei\u2019s main train station, and then ran to a nearby subway station in a busy shopping district, attacking people on the way.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The attacks were \u201ca deliberate act\u201d, although the motive was not immediately clear, Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe deliberately threw smoke bombs and wielded a long knife to carry out indiscriminate attacks on the public,\u201d the premier added.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect then died during a police chase after falling from a building, according to local officials.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Chiang Wan-an told reporters that the attacker had apparently jumped off the building \u201cto evade arrest and has been confirmed dead\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4184507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4184507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afp_69457671be82-1766159985.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C514&quality=80\" alt=\"TOPSHOT - This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture taken and released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city [AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Images released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency showed a canister on the ground at the Main Station, with officers examining potential evidence at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying the deceased suspect only by his last name, Chang, Premier Cho told reporters that he had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants and said his house has been searched.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will investigate his background and associated relationships to understand his motives and determine if there are other connected factors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan police ramped up security across the island in response to the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll important locations \u2026 including railway stations, highways, subway stations and airports are maintaining a high level of alert and vigilance,\u201d Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, President William Lai Ching-te told reporters that the Taiwanese authorities would \u201cquickly clarify the details of the case\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will be no leniency and we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Violent crime is rare in Taiwan, though an attack in 2014 horrified residents when a man went on a stabbing spree on Taipei\u2019s metro, killing four people. He was executed for the killings in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out \u2018indiscriminate attacks\u2019. 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share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>At least three people have been killed and five injured after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in central Taipei, before dying during a police chase, local authorities say.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan\u2019s Premier Cho Jung-tai said in a statement on Friday that the suspect had let off smoke bombs at Taipei\u2019s main train station, and then ran to a nearby subway station in a busy shopping district, attacking people on the way.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The attacks were \u201ca deliberate act\u201d, although the motive was not immediately clear, Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe deliberately threw smoke bombs and wielded a long knife to carry out indiscriminate attacks on the public,\u201d the premier added.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect then died during a police chase after falling from a building, according to local officials.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Chiang Wan-an told reporters that the attacker had apparently jumped off the building \u201cto evade arrest and has been confirmed dead\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4184507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4184507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afp_69457671be82-1766159985.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C514&quality=80\" alt=\"TOPSHOT - This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city.\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4184507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This picture taken and released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city [AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Images released by Taiwan\u2019s Central News Agency showed a canister on the ground at the Main Station, with officers examining potential evidence at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying the deceased suspect only by his last name, Chang, Premier Cho told reporters that he had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants and said his house has been searched.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will investigate his background and associated relationships to understand his motives and determine if there are other connected factors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Taiwan police ramped up security across the island in response to the attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll important locations \u2026 including railway stations, highways, subway stations and airports are maintaining a high level of alert and vigilance,\u201d Cho said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, President William Lai Ching-te told reporters that the Taiwanese authorities would \u201cquickly clarify the details of the case\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will be no leniency and we will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Violent crime is rare in Taiwan, though an attack in 2014 horrified residents when a man went on a stabbing spree on Taipei\u2019s metro, killing four people. He was executed for the killings in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out \u2018indiscriminate attacks\u2019. 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