Colombian Senator Shot During Campaign Event: Shooter Apprehended

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Bogotá Campaign Event Bogotá, Colombia – A shocking incident unfolded on Saturday, June 7th, in Bogotá, Colombia, when Senator Miguel Uribe, a pre-candidate for the Colombian presidency, was shot multiple times during a campaign event. The attack occurred in the Fontibón district. Uribe, a member of the opposition party, was immediately transported to a local hospital. His condition remains unknown, though reports from El Espectador suggest it is serious. "The senator Miguel Uribe is receiving emergency care after being the victim of an attack this afternoon in Fontibón. The shooter has been captured. The entire hospital network of Bogotá is on alert in case he needs to be transferred," stated Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán via social media. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of the shooter, but details about the motive remain unclear. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Colombian political scene, raising concerns about political violence in the lead up to the presidential elections. The investigation continues.