Two men have been charged in relation to the death of 24-year-old Taran Pandher (pictured) inside a taxi cab in Langley in September 2025. (Image Credit: IHIT)
Homicide Investigation

Two charged in Langley cab shooting death, investigators believe more involved

Aug 14, 2026 | 2:07 PM

LANGLEY — Two men have been charged in relation to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Taran Pandher inside a Langley taxicab in September 2025.

A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Pandher was a passenger inside the cab during the shooting near 200th Street and 53rd Avenue. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

A vehicle fire was reported in the 13250 block of 64A Avenue in Surrey roughly 30 minutes later. 

IHIT’s Gang Homicide Team then took conduct of the investigation, with investigators believing the shooting was targeted and in connection to the B.C. gang conflict.

On August 14, IGHT arrested 35-year-old Jared Douglas Polischuk and 29-year-old Luis Manuel Baez in relation to Pandher’s death. They were jointly charged with one count of conspiracy to commit murder.

“Gang homicides are among the most complex and high-risk investigations to manage,” said 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.”

Investigators believe other individuals were involved in the shooting, added Fong.

No further information will be released as the matter is now before the courts.