Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot at rally in Bogota, taken to hospital: Reports
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot and seriously wounded during a political rally in Bogota on Saturday, according to local media reports cited by news agency AFP.
The incident occurred in El Golfito Park in the Modelia neighborhood of the city's Fontibon district.
Uribe, 39, a right-wing opposition senator and a candidate from the Democratic Center party for next year's presidential election, was meeting supporters when a man allegedly approached and opened fire, striking him in the back.
According to SemanaTV, Uribe was seen with blood on his head and back and was rushed to a medical center in Bogotá. He was reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities have reportedly arrested one suspect in connection with the attack. No motive has been confirmed yet.
The Colombian government condemned the incident, labeling it an 'attack.' Reacting to the news, Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia posted on social media: 'Violence can never be the way... I sincerely hope that (Uribe) is well and out of danger.'
As of Saturday evening (local time), no official statement had been released by Uribe's campaign team. Investigations are underway.
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