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Taiwanese gunman retaliates with shooting after gang stabbing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A gunman opened fire on a company building in New Taipei City, Taiwan, then surrendered to police.
  • The shooting was retaliation for a knife attack on the gunman and a friend by a gang leader and his associates three days prior.
  • Police are investigating the motive, which may involve gang disputes over drugs or illicit funds.

A shooting at a company building in New Taipei City's Shulin District early today was linked to a gang dispute, with police investigating potential retaliation over a drug-related incident.

It is heartbreaking to be so close.

— FA Chief Executive Mark BullinghamExpressing disappointment after England's World Cup semifinal exit.

The gunman, identified as 23-year-old Mr. Jiang, fired six shots at the building before surrendering to police less than an hour later at a local station. He was found to be intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 0.35mg/L, and visibly injured.

Investigators discovered that Jiang and a friend were attacked three days earlier by Mr. Feng, the leader of the Sanxia branch of the Mingren Association, along with five other individuals. The attackers allegedly used knives, causing multiple stab wounds to Jiang and his friend. Both were treated for their injuries and released.

The players and Thomas gave it everything today and the squad, coaches and staff could not have worked harder during the tournament. I would like to thank them all and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home. We felt your support every step of the way and we are all so disappointed not to go further.

— FA Chief Executive Mark BullinghamAcknowledging the team's effort and fan support after the World Cup semifinal loss.

Following the stabbing, Jiang reportedly harbored resentment. Today, emboldened by alcohol, he allegedly drove to the Mingren Association's Sanxia branch and fired shots, shattering a glass window. Police have arrested Feng and his associates, with Feng being detained and three others released on bail. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive, with possibilities including disputes over drug transactions or money from scams, potentially escalating gang rivalries.

First of all, the World Cup is not over. There is still a match to play [Saturday’s third-place play-off against France], that we are not looking forward so much to, but there is still a match to play. Then we keep on going. I have a contract until the home Euros and I’m looking forward to that even like now, it is difficult to look that far ahead.

— Thomas TuchelSpeaking about the team's future and his contract after the World Cup exit.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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