Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Taiwan Attack Suspect Planned Assault for Over a Year
A man named Chang Wen, who was 27 years old, planned and carried out a scary attack in Taiwan's capital, Taipei.
He hurt many people with a knife and threw smoke bombs.
He had been planning this for over a year.
The attack happened in different places, like a metro station and a department store.
The man ran away from the police and sadly fell from the department store and died.
The police are still trying to find out why he did this.
Taiwan is a very safe place, so this attack was very shocking for everyone.
Some people who were hurt are still in the hospital.
27-year-old Chang Wen carried out a knife and smoke grenade attack in Taipei, leaving 3 dead and 11 wounded.
The attack occurred at a metro station and on the street before the suspect fled into a department store.
Chang had been planning the assault for over a year, acquiring smoke grenades, gas canisters, and other tools.
He changed clothing and transportation methods during the attack and set fires to his apartment and vehicles.
Authorities are investigating his motive, noting he had been wanted since July for failing to report to military service.
- Who
- 27-year-old Chang Wen
- What
- A knife and smoke grenade attack
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Why
- Motive still under investigation
- Suspect's Name
- Chang Wen
- Suspect's Age
- 27
- Date of Attack
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Location of Attack
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Fatalities
- 3
- Injured
- 11
- Hospitalized
- 5 (one in intensive care)
- Suspect's Status
- Deceased (fell from department store)
- Planning Duration
- Over 1 year
- Suspect's Military Status
- Fired for drunken driving, wanted since July for failing to report to military service