Charges against the man who is accused in the West End vehicle-ramming incident last month have been upgraded to murder, Vancouver Police Department says.
The accused, 34-year-old Tadd Bali, is now facing one count each of second-degree murder and attempted murder, as well as two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
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The upgraded charges stem from the death of 75-year-old Johnny Sudds, who was wheelchair-bound, was struck by Bali. Sudds later died in hospital on May 24.
Bali was initially charged with four counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
He allegedly drove on the sidewalk intentionally near Broughton and Comox Street.
The Jeep he was driving struck Sudds and later a police car that was responding to the incident.
Two police officers were also injured but released from the hospital the same day.
Bali continues to be held in custody.
