Suspected teen sicario' pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator
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The article discusses the arrest of a 15-year-old, suspected to be a hitman, in the attempted murder of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe. The senator was shot on Saturday while interacting with supporters and is currently in critical condition. The teenager has pleaded not guilty and has been charged with carrying a firearm. Eyewitness footage confirmed the boy’s actions, and he allegedly stated he was hired by a local drug dealer. The senator’s family expressed their grief and called for unity against violence in Colombia, raising concerns about the political climate in the country.
A 15-year-old accused of attempting to murder Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe pleaded not guilty. He is believed to have acted as a hired hitman.
Miguel Uribe's wife expressed the family's suffering, saying there are no words for the pain they feel, while his father thanked people for their support.
The attack occurred while Uribe was addressing supporters, where he was shot twice in the head and once in the leg, now fighting for his life.
The teen's apprehension was confirmed with a video where he claimed to be hired by a local drug dealer, emphasizing the violence surrounding politics.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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