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Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after three killed

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The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed at least four, including the attacker. This edit contains graphic images.

Breakdown
  • 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