Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Taipei subway attack kills three
There was a very scary incident in a subway station in Taipei, Taiwan.
A man named Chang threw smoke bombs and used a knife to hurt people.
He also might have had petrol bombs.
Three people were killed, and five others were hurt.
The man had a criminal record and was being chased by the police.
He died after falling from a building.
The police are trying to figure out why he did this.
This kind of violent crime is very rare in Taiwan.
A knife-wielding attacker killed three people and injured five in a rampage at Taipei's main subway station.
The attacker, identified only by his last name Chang, threw smoke bombs and possibly used petrol bombs.
The suspect had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants.
The attacker died during a police chase after falling from a building.
Authorities are investigating the suspect's background and motives to understand the attack.
- Who
- An unidentified attacker named Chang
- What
- A smoke bomb and knife attack, possibly involving petrol bombs
- When
- Friday, December 19
- Where
- Taipei Main subway station, near Taipei's primary train station
- Why
- Motive remains unclear, but the attack was described as indiscriminate
- Location
- Taipei Main subway station, near Taipei's primary train station
- Attack Method
- Smoke bombs, knife, and possibly petrol bombs
- Suspect Status
- Suspected to have died during a police chase after falling from a building
- Casualties
- Three killed, five injured
- Suspect Background
- Had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants
- Investigation
- Authorities are investigating the suspect's background and motives
Sources
Taiwan: Smoke bomb attack at Taipei Subway leaves several injured, says Premier Cho Jung-tai; attacker kills himself
Several injured after smoke bomb attack at Taipei subway station: Taiwan premier - Telegraph India
Knife-wielding attacker kills three in Taipei, dies during police chase
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