Two men charged in fatal 2025 Langley taxi shooting

Two men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a taxi passenger in Langley, British Columbia, that occurred in September 2025. Taran Pandher, 24, was fatally shot while inside a taxi near 200th Street and 53rd Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2025. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Approximately 30 minutes after the shooting, police responded to a vehicle fire in Surrey, which investigators believe is connected to the homicide. The Integrated Gang Homicide Team (IGHT) took over the investigation, as the shooting was suspected to be targeted and linked to the ongoing B.C. gang conflict.

On August 14, 2026, IGHT investigators arrested 35-year-old Jared Douglas Polischuk and 29-year-old Luis Manuel Baez. Both men have been jointly charged with one count of conspiracy to commit the murder of Mr. Pandher. The arrests mark a significant development in the case.

Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT stated that gang homicides are among the most complex and high-risk investigations. She emphasized that while these charges are a significant step, the work is not over. Investigators believe other individuals were involved in the shooting and are committed to pursuing all responsible parties. The investigation continues to focus on building a case for charge assessment and supporting the prosecution process.

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Gang homicides are among the most complex and high-risk investigations to manage. 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.