Teenager who shot Columbian senator sentenced to 7 years
Summary
A 15-year-old has been sentenced to seven years in a juvenile center for shooting Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay at a rally in Bogotá. Uribe died two months after the shooting due to his injuries, and several others have been arrested in relation to the attack.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old boy received a seven-year sentence for shooting Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay.
- Uribe was shot on June 7 at a political rally in Bogotá and died on August 11.
- The teenager was charged with attempted murder and illegal gun possession.
- Five other individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
- Authorities suspect a dissident group of former FARC rebels is behind the attack.
- Miguel Uribe Turbay was campaigning for the 2026 presidential election.
- His father, Miguel Uribe Londoño, has launched his own presidential campaign.
- Uribe's mother, Diana Turbay, was also a victim of political violence in Colombia.
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