Police believe the 15-year-old arrested for the attempted murder of Senator Miguel Uribe was a hitman working for money.
Colombian senator fighting for life after shooting; police seek motive as teen suspect held
A 15-year-old boy accused of trying to assassinate Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has pleaded “not guilty”, the prosecutor’s office said.
The teen was formally charged on Tuesday with the attempted murder of 39-year-old conservative presidential candidate Uribe, who was shot in the head on Saturday and is fighting for his life in critical condition in hospital.
The teenager – who police believe was a “sicario” or hitman working for money – was also charged with carrying a firearm.
