colombian senator Miguel Uribe
gunned down at marketing campaign occasion …
Clinging to Life
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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe — a possible presidential frontrunner — is clinging to life after being shot in broad daylight throughout a political occasion over the weekend.
The beautiful assault went down in Bogota on Saturday whereas 39-year-old Uribe was greeting supporters at a park. In response to officers, a gunman fired at him from behind — and graphic footage circulating on-line reveals the terrifying second.
Uribe’s spouse, Maria Claudia Tarazona, issued an replace on social media, revealing he’s combating for his life. Exterior the hospital, crowds gathered for a candlelight vigil.
Authorities say the shooter is a 15-year-old and was caught with a 9mm Glock pistol and brought into custody.
Colombian information outlet, Noticias Caracol, obtained a number of the messages the alleged hitman had on his telephone in his WhatsApp chat.
Police are providing a reward of $730,000 for any stable leads.
