Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old senator representing the conservative Centro Democratico party, was delivering a speech to supporters when he was struck by bullets, including two to the head. Following the attack, a 15-year-old suspect was apprehended at the scene. Uribe's wife has urged the public to pray for his recovery, emphasizing the fight for his life in intensive care.

The police reported the suspect was injured while fleeing and was found in possession of a 9mm handgun. President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack, asserting it threatened not just Uribe but Colombia's democratic processes. There is heightened political tension in the country as Uribe had recently declared his intention to run for president after serving in the senate since 2022.

As support pours in through vigils outside the hospital, citizens and lawmakers alike have united in denouncing any resurgence of political violence reminiscent of Colombia's troubled past. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but it has reignited fears associated with historical attacks on political figures. The government is currently conducting investigations to unravel the circumstances of the crime amid calls for electoral integrity and safety.