CHARGES have been approved against a suspect in relation to the West End vehicle-ramming incident on May 15.
Tadd Bali, 34, has been charged with four counts of assault causing bodily harm. He remains in custody.
Bali has had extensive interactions with police in B.C. and in Saskatchewan.
The senior citizen injured when the suspect vehicle struck him remains in the hospital in serious condition.
Both injured VPD officers, including one recruit constable who was on his second day of work at the time of the incident, were released from the hospital on May 15.
The incident was reported at about 5:30 a.m. on May 15 when a vehicle was observed driving erratically in the area of Comox and Broughton streets, striking numerous objects, including the Nelson Park dog area. Several witnesses nearby had to scramble to get out of the way of the suspect’s vehicle.
The senior, who was riding a motorized scooter at the time, was unable to evade the driver.
The suspect was eventually stopped after he rammed a police vehicle responding to the scene, destroying the cruiser and flipping the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was trapped inside the vehicle and arrested near Comox and Bute streets. Multiple ambulances responded along with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services who were able to free the man from the wreckage.
At this time, the investigation continues and anyone with video footage of the incident is asked to contact the VPD Major Crimes at 604-717-2500.
