Twenty-seven-year-old suspect Chang Wen (張文) threw smoke grenades and stabbed people at Taipei Main Station and near Zhongshan MRT Station, killing three people and injuring at least 11. Chang jumped to his death from the sixth floor of the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi building while being pursued by police. Chang acted alone, police said after reviewing footage of his movements the days leading up the attack. In the three days leading up to the attack, Chang repeatedly traveled around Zhongshan District (中山), particularly around the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store, conducting what police believe was reconnaissance for the attack. Chang reportedly started renting an apartment off Gongyuan Road for about NT$10,000 per month starting in January, making payments on time.

Source: Taipei Times December 21, 2025 17:14 UTC