Man accused in Weyburn highway shooting now charged with second-degree murder

Chris Fahlman now faces a second-degree murder charge in Tanya Myers’ death, after RCMP upgraded the charge from manslaughter in a Regina court.

Chris Fahlman is now charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Tanya Myers.

The 42-year-old from Regina made his first appearance on the new charge Nov. 12 at Regina Provincial Court. Fahlman also faces one count of intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless as to the life or safety of another person.

His previous charges have been stayed. He had been charged with manslaughter, careless use of a firearm, carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence and occupying a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm inside.

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Fahlman has been remanded into custody for his next court appearance, scheduled for Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

Fahlman was charged following a seven weeklong investigation into the shooting death of Tanya Myers on Sept. 12.

Myers has been travelling just outside of Weyburn, Sask. when she was fatally struck by a bullet. The 44-year-old was a passenger in one of the two vehicles that were struck by gunfire while driving on Highway 39 that night.

Saskatchewan RCMP has said Fahlman and Myers were not known to each other.