Russian diplomat shoots would-be robber in Rio, police say
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The police in Rio de Janeiro say a Russian diplomat trying to repel an attempted robbery near the Olympic Park was involved in a shooting that left the assailant dead. The Russian embassy denied any of their employees were involved in the incident.
The police say the diplomat wrestled with a gunman who was trying to rob him, causing the weapon to go off and killing the criminal. In a statement to The Associated Press, the Russians refuted the police report.
The Russians also said none of their representatives are armed.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities did not identify any of the people involved in the incident but said one man was a Russia vice consul.