Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
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A 27-year-old attacker killed three people and injured five others in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday during the evening rush hour. The suspect detonated smoke bombs at Taipei's main metro station before moving to another station in a busy shopping district, where he stabbed people. According to Premier Cho Jung-tai, the suspect later died after falling from a building. The motive for the attack, which is rare in Taiwan, remains unclear. Authorities have increased security at transportation hubs and launched an investigation into the suspect's background and potential connections. President William Lai has promised a swift investigation into the incident.
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