Minor arrested over shooting of Colombian opposition senator

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Minor arrested over shooting of Colombian opposition senator #breakingnews #worldnews #news Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was fighting for his life in hospital after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday (June 7), according to his wife and authorities. Authorities say they have arrested a minor over the shooting and President Gustavo Petro said he has ordered an investigation into who was behind it. Diane To reports. Colombian opposition senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was rushed to hospital after being shot at a political event in Bogota on Saturday - where his wife said he was "fighting for his life." Authorities said they arrested a minor under 15 years of age, saying he was carrying a 9-mm "Glock pistol-type firearm." President Petro Gustavo said he has ordered an investigation to find out who was behind the attack. ::File 39-year-old Uribe is a member of the opposition conservative Democratic Center party, who hopes to become its official 2026 presidential candidate. He was shot by "armed subjects" from behind during a campaign event in a public park, according to a party statement condemning the attack. It did not give further details on his condition, but reports said he had multiple gunshot wounds, including to the head. Uribe's wife wrote on his X account that he was "fighting for his life." People gathered outside the Santa Fe Foundation hospital where Uribe was being treated to show support. Some also protested against the leftist president, chanting "Petro out", accusing him of political violence. This man said he felt sadness and anger at what is happening in the country. "No one can express themselves," he said. "Whoever expresses a different opinion gets murdered." The presidency issued a statement saying the government "categorically and forcefully" rejected the violent attack, and called for a thorough probe into the events. Petro later said in a video message that no hypothesis would be ruled out in the investigation. The government is also offering some $730,000 as a reward for information in the case. Connect With news.com.au Online ► [] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Us: Facebook ► [ Instagram ► [ Podcast ► [ TikTok ► [@news.com.au] Twitter ► [ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel For The Very Latest News From Australia And Around The World: ► [ ► [ ► [ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬