Overview
- The rampage began at Taipei Main Station with smoke devices and moved to Zhongshan and the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store, where multiple people were stabbed.
- Authorities identified the suspect as 27-year-old Chang Wen, who was wanted for evading mandatory military service.
- The attacker fell or jumped from a multi-story building during a police pursuit and was later pronounced dead, according to the Taipei mayor.
- Officials confirmed at least three civilian deaths, with reports varying that between five and nine people were injured.
- Investigators reported finding incendiary devices at the suspect’s lodging, and the prime minister ordered heightened security at train and metro stations across the island.