Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot at an event in Bogota, according to Colombian national police.
The mayor of Bogota, Carlos Galán says Uribe was receiving emergency care after being attacked in the Fontibon district and that the “entire hospital network” of the Colombian capital was on alert in case he needed to be transferred.
The mayor added that the suspected attacker has been arrested.
Colombia’s government has issued a statement condemning the Saturday attack on Uribe.
Source: CNN