A Regina man accused of murdering a woman during a shocking highway shooting near Weyburn remains in custody as a judge considers his bail application.
The Fatal Incident on Highway 39
Tanya Myers, 44, was shot and killed on September 12, 2025 while riding as a passenger in a vehicle traveling along Highway 39 near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, bullets struck two vehicles during the incident that claimed Myers' life.
The community of Weyburn was deeply shaken by the violent event. Mayor Jeff Richards expressed the collective shock at the time, highlighting the impact of such violence on the relatively peaceful area.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Chris Fahlman now faces serious charges including second-degree murder and intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless as to the life or safety of another person. These charges replaced initial accusations of manslaughter, careless use of a firearm, carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, and occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm inside.
Following a two-day bail hearing held Wednesday and Thursday in Weyburn, Court of King's Bench Justice Michael Morris reserved his decision "sine die" - a Latin term meaning he did not set a specific date for announcing his ruling on bail.
Community Impact and Family's Plea
Before Fahlman's arrest, Myers' grieving family released a heartfelt statement through police, urgently appealing for whoever was responsible for her death to come forward. The statement, read by RCMP Supt. Joshua Graham during a September news conference, emphasized that "Tanya deserves justice and her family deserves answers."
No information has been made public regarding how police identified Fahlman as a suspect or why authorities decided to elevate the charges from manslaughter to second-degree murder. Details from the bail hearing and the judge's reasoning for granting or denying bail remain protected by a standard publication ban.
The case continues to develop as the community awaits both the bail decision and further revelations about the circumstances that led to the tragic death on Highway 39.
