What happened with the attack in Taipei?

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A lone attacker, identified as Chong Wang, killed three and injured eleven in a Taipei shopping district before dying during a police chase. Authorities are investigating his motives, noting he was wanted for evading compulsory military service. Police presence has been increased, and President Lai Ching-de has ordered a thorough investigation.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

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Police say the Taipei attacker acted alone, killing three people 5s
Suspect threw gas canisters and approached a mall with a knife 12s
Attacker identified as Chong Wang, died after police chase 25s
Eleven people were injured; motive under investigation 35s
Police presence increased; president orders full investigation 50s

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

The attacker, 27-year-old Chong Wang from Taoyuan, killed three and injured eleven in a crowded Taipei shopping district before dying after falling from a building during a police chase.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

Authorities are investigating the motive; the suspect was wanted for suspected evasion of Taiwan's compulsory military service.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

Violent crime is rare in Taiwan; police presence has been increased across the island in response to the attack.

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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

President Lai Ching-de visited some of the injured and instructed authorities to investigate the suspect's background and motives.

What happened with the attack in Taipei?

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