Photos show Taipei mass stabbing horror as knife attacker kills 3, injures 6

By Arya Vaishnavi

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

At least three people were killed and six others were injured after a mass stabbing at Taipei subway station late Friday afternoon.

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This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead. (AFP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police patrolling at a metro station in Taipei, after attacks at two stations in the city. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead. (AFP)

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An ambulance stands outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

An ambulance stands outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

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This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police directing pedestrian traffic in Taipei after attacks at two metro stations in the city. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead.(AFP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows police directing pedestrian traffic in Taipei after attacks at two metro stations in the city. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead.(AFP)

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Police collect evidence from a crime scene outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station as the entrance of the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Police collect evidence from a crime scene outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station as the entrance of the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

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This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows one of the entrances to Taipei Main Station being cordoned off as it is temporarily closed after an attack at the station. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead.(AFP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on December 19, 2025 shows one of the entrances to Taipei Main Station being cordoned off as it is temporarily closed after an attack at the station. Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on December 19 involving smoke bombs and stabbing killed at least two people, a fire department official told AFP, adding that the suspect was also dead.(AFP)

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SWAT team members leave Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

SWAT team members leave Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

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Staff from Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station wait to return to the building to collect their personal belongings while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025. (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Staff from Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station wait to return to the building to collect their personal belongings while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025. (REUTERS)

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Taiwan police cordoned off the scene after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Taiwan police cordoned off the scene after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP)

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A pool of blood is seen on the ground after the suspect jumped off the building after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025(AP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

A pool of blood is seen on the ground after the suspect jumped off the building after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025(AP)

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Taiwan police cordoned off the scene after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Taiwan police cordoned off the scene after a knife attack in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP)

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Staff from Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station wait to return to the building to collect their personal belongings while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Staff from Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station wait to return to the building to collect their personal belongings while the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

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Media members stand outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station as the entrance of the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 10:49 pm IST

Media members stand outside Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store near Zhongshan station as the entrance of the building is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape, following an incident in which several were injured after a person released smoke bombs and attacked bystanders, according to the government and local media, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 19, 2025.(REUTERS)

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Arya Vaishnavi

Arya Vaishnavi is a journalist at Hindustan Times. She covers a wide array of topics, from world news to the entertainment industry and everything in between. In addition to news articles, she creates captivating photo galleries. Having covered both US and Indian elections, she is an experienced political news writer. Outside of work, you are most likely to find her meditating, lifting weights, or reading books. Read Less ...Read More

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