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flag A man killed three and injured 11 in a Taipei attack before dying in a police chase; motive unknown, no group ties.

flag A 27-year-old man, Chang Wen, carried out a coordinated attack in Taipei on December 19, 2025, using smoke grenades and a knife during rush hour, killing three people and injuring 11 others across multiple locations including a metro station and a department store. flag The suspect, who had been evading military service and had a prior military discharge for drunk driving, died after jumping from a building during a police chase. flag Authorities confirmed he acted alone, with no evidence of group involvement, and described the attack as premeditated but said the motive remains under investigation. flag The rare incident prompted heightened security across Taiwan, including for New Year’s Eve celebrations, and President Lai Ching-te ordered a full public inquiry, expressing condolences and pledging improved emergency response and counter-terrorism readiness.

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