US EditionColombian Teenage Assassin's Attempt: A Nation on Edge
- Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative candidate for president, was shot three times while speaking at a rally in the Modelia area of Bogota on Saturday and is currently in critical condition.
- On June 11, a 15-year-old male suspect was formally accused of attempted murder after being apprehended fleeing the scene while in possession of a 9-millimeter Glock-type handgun, as investigators continue to determine the reason behind the attack.
- Uribe, a critic of Colombia's leftist government, has undergone initial surgery, and his wife María Claudia Tarazona urged supporters to unite in prayer for his recovery.
- The teenager, who is recovering from leg wounds in a hospital, could be sentenced to as many as eight years and will be placed in a juvenile detention center, underscoring concerns about armed groups exploiting young individuals.
- The shooting triggered calls for improved security measures amid heightened political tensions and ongoing investigations to identify any masterminds behind the attack.
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Colombian Teenage Assassin's Attempt: A Nation on Edge
A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following an assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. The attack has raised alarms about security and the recruitment of minors by armed groups. Uribe, critically injured, has a notable political lineage.
BOGOTÁ (AP) — On Tuesday, the Colombian Public Prosecutor's Office tried a 15-year-old minor for the attack on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay at a political rally on the weekend, which left the senator in critical condition at the hospital.
Colombia charges 15-year-old with attempted murder of presidential candidate
Colombian authorities have charged a 15-year-old with attempted murder for the assasination attempt on Miguel Uribe, the conservative presidential candidate who was shot in the head this weekend and is now in critical condition
Allegations of attempted aggravated homicide and illegal carrying of weapons were denied by the minor, who was placed in a remand centre.
The adolescent accused of assaulting presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay did not accept charges. Authorities already have clues about the minor’s previous journeys.
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