WEYBURN — Chris Fahlman has been denied bail.
The 42-year-old Regina man is charged with fatally shooting Tanya Myers, a 44-year-old Weyburn woman, on Highway 39 near Weyburn in September. A show-cause hearing was held Nov. 19 and 20 in Court of King’s Bench in Weyburn. After two days of testimony, evidence, cross-examination and arguments, Justice Michael Morris reserved his decision, but now he has ruled Fahlman will remain in custody.
The evidence, arguments and other information presented during the hearing, as well as the judge’s reasons for denying bail, are covered by a publication ban.
The hearing was moved to Court of King’s Bench from Provincial Court because Fahlman is facing a murder charge. His previous appearances were in provincial court and his case 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.
Fahlman has been in custody since his arrest in early November.
According to the RCMP, Myers was a passenger in one of two vehicles struck by bullets while travelling on Highway 39 on Sept. 12. RCMP say Fahlman and Myers were not known to each other.
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