Friday evening in Taipei took a frightful turn as a 27-year-old suspect launched a knife and smoke grenade attack near Zhongshan MRT station 🚇🔪. Local media report at least 9 people were wounded in the chaos around the station and the nearby Eslite Nanxi bookstore 📚.
Taipei police quickly detained the suspect at the scene, and investigations are now underway to uncover the motive behind this shocking incident.
Commuters and book lovers alike are advised to stay vigilant when traveling around MRT hubs. Our thoughts are with the victims—here’s hoping for their speedy recovery 🙏.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
