Teenage shooter of Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to seven years
Summary
A 15-year-old in Colombia was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention for shooting presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who died from the attack in August. The teenager was charged with attempted murder and illegal gun possession due to legal restrictions on modifying charges after they are accepted by minors.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in June.
- Miguel Uribe died in August after being hospitalized with a brain injury.
- The shooter received a seven-year sentence in a juvenile facility.
- Legal rules in Colombia do not allow changing charges for minors once accepted.
- The teen was charged with attempted murder, not homicide.
- The attack was similar to past violent acts in Colombian politics.
- Five adults were also arrested and charged with aggravated homicide related to the attack.
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