Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turba, who was shot at during a campaign event in Bogota in June, has died, his family announced on Monday. 39-year-old Uribe Turbay was undergoing treatment, and was said to be in an extremely critical condition after being shot in the head on June 7 during a rally in Western Bogota. Wife confirms Uribe Turba's death “You will always be the love of my life. Thank you for a life full of love,” Maria Claudia Tarazona, the wife of Uribe Turba wrote on her Instagram account. “Rest in peace, love of my life. I will take care of our children,” she added. María Claudia Tarazona, esposa de @MiguelUribeT, confirma su fallecimiento a través de este mensaje publicado su cuenta de Instagram. pic.twitter.com/CQrHDPPZLx — Diana Saray Giraldo (@DianaSaray) August 11, 2025 Shot during campaign rally A member of the conservative Democratic Centre party, Uribe Turba was in the race to be nominated as the party's candidate for the Colombian presidential election scheduled for 2026. The grandson of former president Julio César Turbay Ayala, Uribe Turba was shot three times at an event in the capital Bogota, on June 7. He suffered injuries to the head and leg in the attack. He underwent emergency surgery, but remained in a critical condition till his death on Monday. Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died from injuries sustained two months after an assassination attempt. He was shot by a teenager during a campaign rally. pic.twitter.com/0lHs69Stcc — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 11, 2025 15-year-old gunman arrested A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident and has been charged with attempted murder. Two others, including a man who allegedly provided the gun to the teenager and a woman suspected of providing "logistical support" for the attack, have also been arrested by the authorities.
