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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TAIPEI, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — At least three people were killed in a knife and smoke bomb attack in Taipei City, Taiwan Province, China, on Friday.
According to media reports, the attacker was among the dead. Six others were injured.
The attack occurred around 5:30 PM. CCTV footage showed the suspect, wearing a gas mask, throwing smoke bombs near the entrance to the Taipei Railway Station subway station. One passerby suffered smoke inhalation injuries as a result of the smoke bomb explosion.
According to media reports citing a medical facility, the suspect attacked a man who later died from his serious injuries.
The suspect then fled the scene into another busy business district and attacked several more bystanders, injuring six, one of whom died from his serious injuries.
The suspect has been identified as a 27-year-old man who died after falling from a window. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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