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The man’s parents are accused of a fatal knife attack last week taipei Came out publicly on Tuesday to apologize.
Outside a funeral parlor where their son’s autopsy had just completed, the parents of 27-year-old Chang Wen knelt in front of television cameras and bowed repeatedly. He apologized to the public and the families of those killed or injured in the attack.
Police say Chang had carefully planned his attack at Taipei Main Station during peak rush hour before falling from a nearby building. At least three victims died and another 11 were injured.
Wearing hats and face masks and declining to give their names, Chang’s parents said they would cooperate fully with authorities as the investigation into the attack continued.
“The heinous crimes that Chang Wen committed have harmed society and caused irreparable harm and suffering to the victims’ families,” he said.
“We would like to apologize to everyone once again,” the middle-aged couple said, kneeling on the ground and bowing three times to the camera.
Authorities have described Friday evening’s attack as premeditated, but said they have not identified a clear motive.
Police have initially ruled out terrorism and believe Chang acted alone, with investigators suggesting he intended to “kill people randomly”.
A search of his digital devices revealed online material related to random attacks, including a reference to a fatal subway stabbing in Taipei in 2014.
Police said Chang had previously served in the military but was discharged after a drunken-driving conviction and was later wanted for failing to attend reserve training. According to investigators, he was unemployed and financially dependent on his family.
Authorities said he rented an apartment near Taipei Main Station earlier this year and surveyed the area before the attack.
As Chang’s parents apologized, attention has also been drawn to the suffering of the victims’ families. Among those killed was Yu Chia-chang, 57, who died after confronting his attacker in an apparent attempt to prevent further violence.
Yu’s mother, surnamed Huang, said: “That day, I waited and waited. He never came back and he didn’t message me on Line (a Taiwan-based communication app), that’s when I panicked,” she said. taiwan Television (TTV).
Despite their loss, Ms. Huang urged the public not to be angry at Chang’s parents. It was comforting to know that her own son had saved so many people, she said, before adding: “But as a mother, my heart aches.”
Taiwan’s legislature has honored Yu for confronting the attacker and crediting him with helping prevent further damage, while the city government of Taipei will also posthumously commend him for his bravery.