Taiwan Slasher
Tosses Smoke Bombs, Knifes Pedestrians
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A crazed man went on a public rampage in Taipei, Taiwan Friday, leaving no less than 3 folks lifeless and a number of folks injured Friday … and video reveals the terrifying avenue scene.
The suspect reportedly prompted mass confusion by setting off a smoke grenade close to a busy practice station, sending pedestrians scurrying. Within the scuffle, the suspect reportedly started wielding a knife, stabbing folks indiscriminately.
Watch the video … an unidentified man carrying black clothes crouched down in a Taipei intersection, opened a backpack and began tossing smoke grenades. Then he pulled out an extended knife and trotted over to a sidewalk, the place he started stabbing and swinging at pedestrians … after which made his approach into the entrance entrance of a constructing.
The panicked crowd on the sidewalk scattered, and folks contained in the constructing started streaming out the doorways moments after the attacker ran inside.
Reuters studies the suspect died after falling from a constructing being chased by police. The suspect was not publicly recognized, however officers mentioned he had a legal report and excellent warrants. His home was within the means of being searched Friday evening native time.
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