Two men have been charged in relation to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Taran Pandher, who was shot while inside a taxicab in Langley in September of 2025.

On September 5, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to reports of a shooting near 200th Street and 53rd Avenue in Langley. Frontline officers arrived promptly and located the victim, initiating lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The victim was identified as 24-year-old Taran Pandher of the Lower Mainland. Mr. Pandher was a passenger inside a taxi at the time of the shooting. No one else was injured.

Approximately 30 minutes later, police received reports of a vehicle fire in the 13250 block of 64A Avenue in Surrey. Investigators believe the vehicle was connected to the shooting.

IHIT’s Integrated Gang Homicide Team (IGHT) assumed conduct of the investigation and continued to work closely with Langley RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to advance this case.

Investigators believe this was a targeted shooting with a connection to the British Columbia Gang Conflict (BCGC).

Over the past 11 months, IGHT investigators relentlessly pursued all viable investigative avenues to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting. By following the evidence, investigators identified potential information about the motivation and planning behind the targeted incident.

On August 14, 2026, IGHT investigators arrested 35-year-old Jared Douglas Polischuk and 29-year-old Luis Manuel Baez in relation to the homicide. Mr. Polischuk and Mr. Baez were charged jointly with one count of conspiracy to commit the murder of Mr. Pandher.

“Gang homicides are among the most complex and high-risk investigations to manage,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “IGHT investigators specialize in these types of investigations, which allows us to focus on the investigative avenues that are critical to building a case forward for charge assessment.”

“While the laying of these charges is a significant development, our work is not over. Investigators believe other individuals were involved in this shooting, and we are committed to holding all who were involved accountable. Much work remains as we continue to pursue those responsible while supporting the prosecution process.”

As this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.