Taipei Attack Shocks City as Police Say Suspect Acted Alone

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Taipei is struggling to come to terms with a rare and deadly act of violence after a man carried out an attack in a busy shopping area, killing four people, including himself. Police have confirmed that the suspect acted alone and had no accomplices.

The incident happened on Friday evening in central Taipei, one of the city’s most crowded areas. According to authorities, the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Chang Wen from Taoyuan city, released smoke bombs and then attacked people with a knife. The attack began near Taipei’s main train station and continued as he moved toward a nearby shopping mall.

Police said Chang Wen later fled the scene, leading officers on a chase. During the pursuit, he fell from a building and died. His death brought the total number of fatalities in the incident to four.

National Police Agency Director-General Chang Jung-hsin told reporters that investigations so far show no signs that the suspect had help. “We have not found any evidence of accomplices,” he said. However, police are still working to understand why the attack happened.

Taiwan’s premier, Cho Jung-tai, said the suspect had been wanted by authorities. Chang Wen was under an arrest warrant for allegedly avoiding Taiwan’s compulsory military service. Officials are now examining whether this issue played any role in the attack.

The health ministry said that 11 people were injured during the violence. Two of them remain in intensive care, while others are being treated for smoke inhalation and stab wounds. Doctors said they are closely monitoring the most serious cases.

Violent crime is very uncommon in Taiwan, which is known for its public safety. Because of this, the attack has caused fear and sadness across the island. Many people expressed shock that such violence could happen in a place usually seen as safe.

In response, police have increased security across Taipei and other major cities. Mayor Chiang Wan-an said officers are being deployed in larger numbers in shopping districts, transport hubs, and other crowded places. He added that police have also been instructed to carry full safety equipment.

President Lai Ching-te visited some of the injured victims in the hospital on Saturday morning. In a message posted on social media, he said the government would carefully review what happened and take steps to improve emergency response systems.

“We must learn from this tragedy,” the president said, adding that rapid-response units must be ready to act quickly during emergencies to protect the public.

As investigations continue, authorities have urged the public to remain calm and report anything suspicious. While the city mourns the victims, officials say they are committed to making sure such an incident does not happen again.

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