4 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan knife attack

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete December 20, 2025 at 08:13 PM
4 dead, 11 injured in Taiwan knife attack

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On December 20, 2025, a knife and smoke grenade attack in Taipei, Taiwan, resulted in four deaths and eleven injuries. The suspect, 27-year-old Chang Wen, initiated fires and attacked multiple locations. Chang Wen died after falling. In response to the incident, Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, has mandated comprehensive security reforms. The attack's motive remains unclear.

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knife attack 100% security reforms 80% injured 70% smoke grenade 60% taipei 60% fires 50% chang wen 40%

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