REGINA – Chris Fahlman is now facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Tanya Myers earlier this year.
The 42-year-old Regina man had his first appearance on the new charge Nov. 12 in Regina Provincial Court. He is also now charged with 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 facing one count each of manslaughter with a firearm, 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.
He has been remanded into custody for his next appearance in Regina Provincial Court Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. A show-cause hearing is slated for Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. to determine if Fahlman will receive bail.
Background: Fahlman is charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Tanya Myers near Weyburn in September. Myers was a passenger in one of two vehicles the RCMP says were struck by bullets while travelling on Highway 39 on Sept. 12.
The RCMP says Fahlman and Myers were not known to each other.
He has had numerous appearances in court since his arrest on Nov. 2.
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