Brazilian police detain a man during a violent protest in the Pavao-Pavaozinho community near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, April 22. Residents took to the streets after a young male dancer was found dead, state-run Agencia Brasil said. The residents told Brazilian media they blame the police for the death.
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Brazilian police detain a man during a violent protest in the Pavao-Pavaozinho community near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, April 22. Residents took to the streets after a young male dancer was found dead, state-run Agencia Brasil said. The residents told Brazilian media they blame the police for the death.
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A police officer points his weapon during the protests.
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A police officer points his weapon during the protests.
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A police officer patrols a street just blocks from Copacabana Beach.
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A police officer patrols a street just blocks from Copacabana Beach.
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People walk past fires set by protesters on April 22.
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People walk past fires set by protesters on April 22.
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Police officers take positions during clashes with protesters.
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Police officers take positions during clashes with protesters.
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State military police stand in position during the protest.
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State military police stand in position during the protest.
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A special force police officer takes position during the protest.
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A special force police officer takes position during the protest.
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Residents run for cover during violent clashes between protesters and police.
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Residents run for cover during violent clashes between protesters and police.
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A police officer patrols the area among the smoke from burning barricades.
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A police officer patrols the area among the smoke from burning barricades.
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A local stands next to a fire during the protest.
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A local stands next to a fire during the protest.
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Firefighters put out a burning barricade during clashes.
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Firefighters put out a burning barricade during clashes.
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