A man from Regina, aged 42, has been taken into custody and accused in connection with the death of Tanya Myers, who tragically lost her life after being shot while riding as a passenger in an SUV on a highway near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, this autumn. Chris Fahlman faces charges of manslaughter involving a firearm, reckless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for criminal intent, and being in a vehicle knowing there is a firearm present.
Appearing via virtual link in Regina provincial court on Monday, Fahlman’s case was adjourned until the following day. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that the arrest of Fahlman in Regina occurred on Saturday following a thorough seven-week investigation conducted by the RCMP major crimes unit.
During a virtual press conference, RCMP Insp. Ashley St. Germaine mentioned that there is no active search for another suspect in the case. However, she refrained from disclosing details regarding the circumstances that led to Fahlman’s arrest, his prior interactions with the police, or the location from which the fatal shot that claimed Myers’ life was fired.
Myers, aged 44, was traveling in one of the two vehicles that were struck by bullets while driving on Highway 39 near Weyburn on the evening of September 12. The incident left residents in the area unsettled, with some locals expressing fear of driving on that section of the highway following the tragic event.
Speculation arose suggesting the possibility of a hunting accident gone awry, although St. Germaine declined to comment on this theory. Andrea Morrice, the driver of the SUV in which Myers was shot, expressed her feelings of anger upon learning of Fahlman’s arrest, particularly after viewing his social media comments related to the shooting.
Fahlman’s defense attorney, Robert MacKay, emphasized the importance of reserving judgment and respecting the presumption of innocence for his client. MacKay refrained from providing further comments due to the recent nature of the arrest and charges. In a previous interview, Morrice recounted the harrowing moment when the gunshot pierced her vehicle and the immediate actions taken upon realizing Myers’ severe injury.
The gravity of the situation became even more apparent when paramedics arrived at the scene, revealing a bullet hole in the back of the SUV and the desperate attempts to revive Myers. Another driver on the same highway reported their vehicle had also been hit by a bullet, with a bullet discovered in that SUV’s tire according to the RCMP.