Monday, February 26, 2007

Police officer thought to be vigilante killed in Rio

Story Highlights
• Violence rising in Rio as vigilantes take control of slums from drug gangs
• Slain officer fired, accused of leading vigilantes; 40 bullets pumped into his car
• Off-duty police officers, soldiers and firefighters form militias
• The militias charge slum residents and shopkeepers protection fees

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