News release

Charges laid and arrest warrant issued for an 18-year-old Burnaby man suspected in a shooting that resulted in a victim hospitalized for gunshot injuries

December 26, 2025 - Burnaby, British Columbia
From: Burnaby RCMP

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A warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old Burnaby man after a shooting Friday evening that sent one man to the hospital being treated for gunshot injuries.

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. When frontline officers arrived, they located a man with gunshot wounds. The man was transported to the hospital and received medical care. Police believed 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, 2025, BC Prosecution Service approved charges against 18-year-old Ronin Tajali, of Burnaby.

Ronin Tajali now faces the following charges:

• Discharge firearm with intent
• Aggravated assault
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

Ronin Tajali is described as:

• 5’ 6”
• 150 lbs
• Green eyes
• Short black hair

Ronin Tajali’s current whereabouts are unknown. Police are advising anyone that sees Ronin Tajali to call 911 and do not approach him. If you have information on the whereabouts of Ronin Tajali, please call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999, ask for the Investigative Support Team and quote file 2025-44140.

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