Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez, also known as Chipi or Costeno, was arrested in Bogota as the alleged mastermind behind the shooting of senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. The attack occurred during a political speech on June 7, leaving Uribe wounded in the head and requiring intensive care and multiple surgeries. Arteaga faces various charges, including attempted aggravated homicide and using minors for criminal acts. Three others were arrested for their involvement in the crime's logistics. The motive for the attack is under investigation. Interpol issued a red notice for Arteaga prior to his arrest.
The alleged mastermind behind the shooting of a conservative Colombian senator and presidential candidate has been taken into custody, almost a month after the attack.
Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez, alias Chipi or Costeno, was arrested in the north-western part of the capital, Bogota, on Saturday, national police director Maj Gen Carlos Fernando Triana told reporters.
Uribe remains in intensive care and has undergone several surgeries after being shot in the head during a political speech.
Charges against Arteaga include attempted aggravated homicide; manufacturing, trafficking and carrying firearms or ammunition; and using minors to commit crimes.
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