A 15‑year‑old has been arrested following an assassination attempt on Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay, aged 39.
Authorities report the minor fired two shots towards the candidate, though the attack left no fatalities.
The incident has sparked national shock and intensified scrutiny over campaign security measures.
Turbay, unharmed, urged calm and called for a thorough investigation to uncover any broader plot.
Law enforcement is now interrogating the youth suspect and investigating potential accomplices or motives behind the attempt.
Citizens and political leaders alike are demanding enhanced protection for public figures in Colombia’s volatile pre‑election atmosphere.
