Fact check: Did a 15 year old shoot Miguel Uribe

1. Summary of the results

Multiple independent sources confirm that a 15-year-old boy was indeed involved in the shooting of Miguel Uribe. The suspect was arrested at the scene while carrying a 9mm Glock-type firearm ^[1]. Police Chief General Carlos Triana personally confirmed the suspect's age ^[2]. The shooting took place during a campaign event in Bogota, where Uribe was shot twice and left in critical condition ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial details were omitted from the original question:

• The suspect was injured in the leg during the incident ^[2]
• The young assailant was subdued by both bodyguards and civilians at the scene ^[1]
• The suspect has claimed he would provide phone numbers of those who allegedly hired him for the assassination ^[4]
• Videos exist showing Uribe bleeding from his head after the attack ^[5]
• The investigation is ongoing to identify potential accomplices ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies a complex situation by focusing solely on the shooter's age and the act itself. This overlooks several important aspects:

• The incident appears to be a planned assassination attempt rather than a random shooting, given the suspect's claim about being hired ^[4]
• The presence of security personnel and their quick response suggests this was a protected political event ^[1]
• The involvement of a minor in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination attempt raises questions about larger criminal organizations potentially exploiting young individuals for violent acts
• Multiple law enforcement and governmental bodies have independently verified the details, including:
• The Attorney General's Office ^[1]
• Police Chief General Carlos Triana ^[2]
• Reuters international news agency ^[5]

This level of institutional confirmation suggests high reliability in the reported facts.