The Daily Populous Sunday June 8th, 2025 morning edition
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Miguel Uribe Turbay , a presidential candidate with the Democratic Center party, was shot during a political gathering on Saturday in the Fontibón district of Bogotá, according to local news reports citing Colombia’s National Police.

The incident took place in El Golfito Park, located in the Modelia neighborhood, on Saturday, where Uribe was meeting and greeting supporters. A man reportedly approached him during the event and opened fire, hitting him in the back.

His bodyguards responded immediately, and a gunfight broke out. At least one other person is believed to have been injured in the exchange. Uribe was quickly transported to the Colombia Clinic. Initial reports suggest he may have been shot in the head or on the right side of his body. His condition has not yet been officially confirmed, but it is believed to be serious.

Bogota mayor has confirmed that the suspected attacker has been taken into custody.

Video footage shared on social media captured the chaos that followed the attack. Uribe can be seen being supported by two men, one of whom applies pressure to his head to control the bleeding. Panic-stricken voices in the crowd called for an ambulance, which arrived shortly after as the security team prepared to move him.

An ambulance passing through Modelia Park, located in the western part of the capital, transported Uribe to the Engativá Medical Center for emergency treatment.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro also condemned the shooting via a post on X, writing, "My solidarity with the Uribe family and the Turbay family. I don't know how to mitigate their pain." (Translated from Spanish)

Miguel Uribe , a vocal critic of President Gustavo Petro’s administration, is one of the most prominent figures from the Democratic Center party. His condition remains unclear, though reports suggest it is serious.

This is breaking news and will be updated with more details.

Throwaway921845 on June 8th, 2025 at 02:31 UTC »

Update (10:37 pm EST): The senator was transferred to the Santa Fe Clinic in Bogotá and will undergo surgery.

Update (10:45 pm EST): He was transferred to the Santa Fe Foundation Clinic in Bogotá, where he will undergo surgery led by Dr. Fernando Hakim, head of the Neurosurgery Department. Dr. Hakim is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. His areas of expertise include brain, spinal cord, and spine pathologies. He is also currently the head of the neurosurgery department at the Santa Fe Foundation University Hospital in Bogotá.

Update (10:58 pm EST): María Claudia Tarazona, wife of Miguel Uribe, speaks out after the attack: "I am María Claudia Tarazona, Miguel's wife. Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him. I ask everyone to join us in a chain of prayer for Miguel's life. I put my faith in God."

Update (11:31 pm EST): A minor of 15 years of age was arrested for the attack against Miguel Uribe, he is injured and was taken to a clinic.

Update (11:36 pm EST): Miguel Uribe is undergoing a neurosurgical procedure, according to the Santa Fe Foundation, where he was admitted in "critical condition". He is currently undergoing neurosurgical and peripheral vascular procedures. There are no further details at the moment.

(11:43 pm EST) I'm going to bed. You can follow updates at www.eltiempo.com

suddenly-scrooge on June 8th, 2025 at 00:44 UTC »

WARNING NSFW: https://x.com/RevistaSemana/status/1931488450248954227/video/1

moderately graphic with blood and him being carried away but doesn't show the shooting itself. The article says he may have been hit in the head and judging by the use of a bandage to apply pressure to his head I'd say it seems that way. I didn't see any movement

edit: there is video on twitter of the shooting, he gets hit in the head you see his hair blow out

edit2: cbs news reporting his party says he was shot in the head

Professional_Lime541 on June 8th, 2025 at 00:33 UTC »

I wondered if he's related to Diana Turbay, who was kidnapped by the Medellin Cartel and died during a botched rescue attempt. Shades of Luis Carlos Galan another victim of the Medellin Cartel.