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Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating five homicides in as many days, including two that were discovered within 20 minutes of each other early Sunday morning.

One of two men was shot dead outside a bar near Whyte Avenue and a man suffering “signs of trauma” was found near the Belvedere LRT station.

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Police say none of the deaths are believed to be related.

“It’s been a crazy weekend. The homicide unit’s been stretched to the limits. We’ve actually had to call in resources from other areas to help out,” said veteran homicide Staff Sgt. Bill Clark, after assessing one of Sunday’s killing scenes outside Tribute Lounge at 81 Avenue and 105 Street.

Despite that, police say all three of this weekend’s investigations are progressing quickly. They are looking for a suspect in the shooting and are looking for two women in connection to the death near the LRT.

“All three investigations are proceeding well and with a lot of help from the public, we have received witnesses coming forward and providing us with good information that is helping us a lot,” homicide Staff Sgt. Duane Hunter said later Sunday.