Russian consulate in Rio denies man who shot mugger is a diplomat

By Lia Timson
Updated August 6 2016 - 5:13am, first published 1:26am
Police confirmed the incident happened in front of number 6000 Avenue of Americas, Barra. Photo: Google Maps
Police confirmed the incident happened in front of number 6000 Avenue of Americas, Barra. Photo: Google Maps

Rio de Janeiro: Russian officials have denied any links to a man who police say wrestled and killed a mugger in Rio on Thursday.

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