On the evening of Friday, December 19, 2025, Taipei residents were shaken by a shocking incident near two Taipei Mass Rapid Transit stations. A 27-year-old suspect was detained after launching smoke grenades and attacking passersby with a knife. According to local media, at least nine people were wounded in the chaos near Zhongshan MRT Station and the nearby Eslite Nanxi bookstore. 😱🔪
Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic as smoke filled the street. “People were running in all directions,” said one commuter who was waiting for the train. Emergency services rushed to the area within minutes, treating victims at the scene and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Taipei Police quickly cordoned off the area and took the suspect into custody. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attack and whether it was targeted or random. The identities and conditions of the injured have not been released, but officials say most victims suffered non-life-threatening wounds.
This incident has sparked fresh concerns about public safety in urban hotspots during the holiday season. The authorities are boosting patrols around major MRT stations, reminding commuters to stay alert and report any suspicious behavior.
While such violence remains rare in Taipei, the community is calling for renewed efforts to prevent similar events. Local groups and residents are urging the government to invest in more surveillance cameras and increase patrols, especially in busy shopping districts like those around Zhongshan Station.
We’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. Stay safe out there and look out for one another! ❤️🩹
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
