"Authorities in Taiwan have said that at least nine people have been injured in a smoke grenade and knife attack in the capital, Taipei. The perpetrator is thought to have killed himself to escape arrest."
"Taiwanese authorities say that at least nine people were injured Friday, four seriously, in a smoke grenade and knife attack at metro stations in the capital, Taipei. The perpetrator is thought to have jumped to his death from a nearby building after the attack in which a smoke bomb was detonated and pedestrians attacked."
At least nine people were injured, four seriously, after a smoke grenade was detonated and pedestrians were attacked with a knife at Taipei metro stations. The incident involved both a smoke bomb and stabbings targeting commuters at or near metro stations in the capital. Authorities report the suspected perpetrator fled the scene and is believed to have jumped from a nearby building, dying by suicide to avoid arrest. Emergency responders treated and transported the wounded to hospitals. Officials described the event as occurring Friday in Taipei. Investigations and reporting are ongoing.
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