A warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old Burnaby man after a shooting last week on December 19 that sent one man to the hospital.
On Friday, December 19, just before 8:45 p.m., Burnaby RCMP received a report that someone had been shot in the area of Phillips Avenue and Woodbrook Place in North Burnaby.
Frontline officers located a man with gunshot wounds. The man was transported to the hospital and received medical care. Police believe the shooting to be targeted.
Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Support Team (IST) assumed conduct of the investigation. The investigation was supported with the assistance of General Duty, Forensic Identification Services, Prolific Offender Suppression Team, Strike Force, Drugs and Organized Crime Section and additional specialized plainclothes units.
The investigation led to a suspect being identified. On December 25, BC Prosecution Service approved charges against 18-year-old Ronin Tajali of Burnaby.
Tajali now faces the following charges:
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Aggravated assault
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Tajali is described as:
- 5’ 6”
- 150 lbs
- Green eyes
- Short black hair
Tajali’s current whereabouts are unknown. Police are advising anyone that sees Tajali to call 911 and not approach him. If you have information on his whereabouts, you are requested to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999, ask for the Investigative Support Team and quote file 2025-44140.
