Brazilian policeman shot in the head on Rio Olympics duty

A Brazilian policeman has died after being shot in the head when he and two other officers working security at the Rio Olympics got lost near a slum and encountered gunfire.

Brazilian policeman shot in the head on Rio Olympics duty

A Brazilian policeman has died after being shot in the head when he and two other officers working security at the Rio Olympics got lost near a slum and encountered gunfire.

Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes confirmed the death of Helio Vieira on his official Facebook page early today.

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