At least four people killed in mass stabbing in Taipei

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Helen Davidson in Taipei and Amy HawkinsDecember 19, 2025 at 05:32 PM

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A mass stabbing in central Taipei resulted in at least four deaths and several injuries on Friday. The attacker, a 27-year-old discharged air force volunteer with a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants, used smoke grenades to create chaos at Taipei Main station and the Zhongshan shopping district. He then attacked people with a knife before falling to his death during a police chase. One victim was killed while trying to stop the attack at the station. The motive for the "deliberate attack" remains unknown. Taiwan's president has promised heightened security across the country.

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