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Man wanted in connection with fatal shooting near Whyte Ave turns himself in

Police investigating after it was reported shots were fired outside a bar near 81 Avenue and 105 Street, March 27, 2016. Dave Carels, Global News

EDMONTON – Less than one week after police issued a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of Arman Dhillion, the 21-year-old man turned himself in.

Dhillon was wanted in connection with the death of 30-year-old Amin Mohammed. Mohammed was shot to death outside Tribute Lounge near 81 Avenue and 105 Street early in the morning on Sunday, March 27.

READ MORE: ‘All I heard was gunshots firing’: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting off Edmonton’s Whyte Ave

Dhillon is facing a total of 21 charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder while using a restricted firearm, aggravated assault and a number of other breaches.

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The accused has a criminal history that includes possession for the purpose of trafficking, dangerous driving, evading police as well as three breaches from October 2014; two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property under $5,000 from September 2014; and an impaired driving charge from October 2015. Dhillon was granted bail on Oct. 12, 2014.

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A second man in his 20s was also shot Sunday morning outside the bar. He suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Arman Dhillon, 21, seen here in a photo provided by Edmonton police, March 30, 2016. Courtesy: Edmonton police

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