00:00Mourners placed bouquets at two Taipei metro stations to commemorate the victims of a random
00:08smoke grenade and stabbing attack on Friday evening. Four people have been confirmed dead,
00:14including the killer, and 11 were injured.
00:21The events happened during rush hour. People were traveling home or shopping when 27-year-old
00:28Zhang Wen set off smoke grenades and attacked people at two separate metro stations.
00:33Police investigation suggests that Zhang acted alone and had planned the attacks for at least
00:39half a year, with no sign of a terrorist motive.
00:53After the attacks, Zhang jumped off a shopping mall roof to his death.
00:58With the attacker unable to speak for himself, the city now demands answers from Zhang's family.
01:05Zhang, originally from the northern city Taoyuan, was previously discharged from the Air Force
01:10due to drunk driving, and was wanted for failing to report for military service this year.
01:16One expert said these life experiences and the lack of emotional support might explain why he did it.
01:22The tragedy in Taipei has shaken the country.
01:48President Lai Qingde has personally gone to check up on those injured.
01:54Besides thanking civilians who intervened, he emphasized that police forces must be the first
01:59to respond and protect them going forward.
02:01For the deceased victims, including one 57-year-old security guard who tried to stop the attacker,
02:23the Taipei metro is offering 160,000 U.S. dollars in compensation.
02:27The Taipei City government says it will also contribute.
02:32But for the victims' families, no amount can make up for what they've lost.
02:36Joseph Wu and Irene Lin for Taiwan Plus.
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