15-year-old gunman in custody after shooting Colombian Presidential hopeful
🚨BREAKING: The moment of the attack on Miguel Uribe in Bogotá, Colombia pic.twitter.com/Ct0R3fvMja
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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe is fighting for his life after being shot at a campaign event in Bogotá. The 39-year-old conservative senator underwent emergency surgery following the attack, which authorities say was carried out by a 15-year-old gunman now in custody.
The shooting occurred Saturday in the capital’s Fontibón district during a public park gathering for Uribe’s 2026 bid. His Democratic Center party said attackers fired at his back before fleeing. Disturbing social media footage showed bystanders aiding the bleeding politician.
“Miguel has overcome the first surgery but faces critical hours,” said Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán. Uribe’s wife confirmed he remains in grave condition.
The attack has shocked Colombia’s political establishment, with President Gustavo Petro pledging a full investigation into security failures and potential conspirators. Uribe comes from a prominent family—his journalist mother was killed during a 1990 cartel kidnapping.
As doctors monitor Uribe, the incident raises fresh concerns about political violence ahead of elections. Authorities have boosted candidate security nationwide while probing the attack’s motives.
❗️ Colombian Presidential candidate SHOT in the head
Supporters soaked in Miguel Uribe’s BLOOD pic.twitter.com/6Oa4GMqSUs
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