AP
Police relied on tear gas to end a protest turned violent...against an event honoring a former general imprisoned for 144 years for killing at least 23 during the bloody Pinochet dictatorship.
At least seven were injured...including six police...with at least 9 demonstrators arrested.... as thousands gathered outside an exclusive Santiago club.
TO SEE: :49 Reuters Video Report:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE3pSYL9GJU&feature=player_embedded#!
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