WEYBURN — The man accused of fatally shooting a Weyburn woman on Highway 39 earlier this year is still waiting to find out if he will receive bail.
A show-cause hearing for Chris Fahlman of Regina was held Nov. 19 and 20 in Court of King’s Bench in Weyburn. After two days of testimony, evidence, cross-examination and arguments, the hearing wrapped up, and Justice Michael Morris reserved his decision.
A date for Morris’ decision has not been announced. Fahlman remains in custody.
The evidence, arguments and other information presented during the hearing are covered by a publication ban.
The hearing was moved up to Court of King's from provincial court because Fahlman is facing a murder charge. His previous appearances were in provincial court and his case will return to provincial court. He is due to return to Weyburn Provincial Court on Dec. 9.
Fahlman is charged with one count each of second-degree murder and intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless as to the life or safety of another person.
He had been charged with 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. Those charges have been stayed.
Background: Fahlman is charged in connection with the death of 44-year-old Tanya Myers near Weyburn. 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.
SaskToday will continue to follow the story.
