TAIPEI, Taiwan—The suspect in a deadly knife and grenade attack that left three dead and 11 wounded in Taiwan’s capital meticulously planned the assault for more than a year, police said Monday.
The attacker, identified as 27-year-old Chang Wen, indiscriminately stabbed passers-by and launched smoke grenades on Friday at a Taipei metro station and on the street before running into a department store. He fell to his death from the fifth floor of the store while being pursued by police.
The assaults shocked Taiwan, where violent crime is rare, prompting authorities to step up security at crowded spots and large events….
Suspect in Deadly Taiwan Knife Attack Planned It for Over a Year
