Fact check: Who shot miguel uribe

1. Summary of the results

A 15-year-old suspect shot Miguel Uribe during a campaign rally at El Golfito Park in Bogotá ^[1]. The shooting occurred on Saturday around 5pm, with the suspect firing multiple shots - either two ^[1] or three ^[2] times, hitting Uribe in the head and chest. The suspect was carrying a 9mm Glock-type firearm ^[2] and was immediately detained by a security guard at the scene ^[1]. The incident was captured on video, which has been verified by The New York Times ^[1]. The suspect was shot in the leg during the police pursuit ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The shooting needs to be understood within Colombia's broader context of political violence. Historical precedents include the 1948 assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, which has been surrounded by conspiracy theories ^[3]. The country has a documented history of political assassinations, as explored in works like "The Shape of the Ruins" which examines the murders of both Jorge Eliecer Gaitán and Rafael Uribe Uribe ^[4]. Currently, there are ongoing investigations into alleged political corruption, including a Supreme Court investigation into former President Álvaro Uribe regarding bribery and witness tampering ^[5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The simple question "Who shot Miguel Uribe" might suggest a straightforward political assassination, when the current evidence points to a teenage perpetrator with no established motive ^[1]. While multiple sources confirm the basic facts of the shooting, it's important to note that no definitive motive has been established ^[1]. Given Colombia's history of political violence and conspiracy theories surrounding assassinations ^[3], there might be attempts to frame this incident within larger political narratives before all facts are known. The verification of the shooting video by The New York Times ^[1] helps establish the basic facts, but the broader context and motivations remain unclear.