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Old 20th November 2016 | 01:12
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Police helicopter shot down in Rio

Just heard this news. Reported as being possibly shot down.

Unfortunately there are fatalities

Police helicopter crashes, kills 4, after Rio shootout | Reuters


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Old 20th November 2016 | 09:21
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Looks like a medical badge on the ac in that picture in the first post.

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Old 20th November 2016 | 13:35
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See 3rd video Gun Battle Rages Police helicopter 'SHOT DOWN' in Brazil capital city Rio | Daily Star
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Old 21st November 2016 | 03:29
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Wreckage removed, investigation by CENIPA begins.
Autopsy tell 4 police officers died from impact injuries.
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