14-Year-Old Apprehended After Assassination Attempt on Colombian Presidential Candidate

A shooting attack on presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay took place in Fundación Santa Fe, Colombia, on June 8, 2025. A 14-year-old boy was apprehended in connection with the incident. According to Noticias Caracol, the boy's cell phone contained two significant chats. One chat showed the planning and coordination of the attack, including details about the meeting point and transportation methods. "These chats are crucial to the investigation," stated Tatiana Sanabria, a Noticias Caracol reporter at the scene. The second chat contained further details, but authorities are being cautious not to compromise the investigation. The incident has caused widespread outrage and concern about political violence in Colombia. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend any other individuals involved in the attack.