A senator in Colombia was shot in an attack.

It is specified that the police officers shot at the attacker during the arrest. She died in hospital as a result of her injuries.Colombian senator and presidential candidate from the Democratic Center party Miguel Uribe Turbay was attacked in the west of Bogota. This was reported on June 8 by the Bluradio radio station.

The incident occurred during Uribe's participation in an election event in the Modella area. The presidential candidate was attacked from behind. One of the radio station's sources noted that the senator was wounded in the head or neck area. It is specified that the victim's condition is critical.

Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Galan on the social network X (ex. Twitter) reported that the shooter had been detained.

"Senator Miguel Uribe is receiving urgent care...> The man who shot him has been caught," he wrote.

Colombian Defense Minister Sandro Panchez announced a reward of up to $3 billion for anyone who provides information that will help catch those responsible for the attack. He also ordered the Armed Forces of the country, the police and the special services of Colombia to use all possible means to quickly clarify all the circumstances.

"In the coming minutes, we will hold an extraordinary meeting with the leadership of the army and police to outline a strategy to address this situation," he wrote on the social network X.

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