Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro

Published: 12/19/2025
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
A knife attacker in Taipei, Taiwan, killed three and injured nine in a rare rampage that started with smoke bombs at a metro station. The 27-year-old suspect, identified as Chang Wen, later died after falling from a building. Videos on social media captured the chaos as the attacker moved through the city, setting off smoke bombs and stabbing people. This incident marks a rare and tragic event in Taiwan, known for its low rates of violent crime, happening over a decade since a similar incident in 2014.