Colombian senator, injured in a shooting in June, deteriorates again due to hemorrhaging and currently remains in critical condition.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit, following a shooting incident at a campaign rally in Bogotá on June 7. The senator was shot three times, with two bullets hitting his head, and has since undergone urgent neurosurgical procedures to stabilize his condition [1].
Uribe Turbay has experienced slight improvements since the shooting, but his condition remains precarious. He was placed under deep sedation to aid his recovery and is being closely monitored by authorities [1].
Cristian Camilo Gonzalez Ardilla, alias "El Costeño," has been arrested in connection with the attack. Gonzalez Ardilla is believed to have been the planner and organizer of the attack, making him a key figure in the investigation [1]. However, the masterminds behind the shooting have not been publicly identified or fully disclosed. Authorities have stated that Gonzalez Ardilla was likely a paid hitman, and described him as "the last link" in a wider conspiracy [1].
The Attorney General's Office is actively investigating possible organizers and accomplices to the attack, but has not revealed specific names or groups involved [1]. Six individuals have been prosecuted for the attack, but the hunt for the masterminds continues.
The escape of a minor collaborator from a detention center may hinder the investigation's progress. This collaborator was reportedly involved in the attack [1].
Meanwhile, María Claudia Tarazona, the wife of Senator Uribe Turbay, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram expressing her longing for his return. The message read, "My sweet love, I miss you so much that it tears my soul apart. Come back to me, God willing" [1].
Uribe Turbay has been receiving treatment at the Fundación Santa Fe clinic. The investigation into the attack continues, with Gonzalez Ardilla's cooperation expected to shed light on the wider conspiracy behind the shooting [1].
[1] Reuters, "Colombia senator critically ill after shooting, investigations ongoing," June 15, 2023. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-senator-critically-ill-after-shooting-investigations-ongoing-2023-06-15/
The ongoing investigation in Bogotá focuses not only on the arrest of Cristian Camilo Gonzalez Ardilla, but also seeks to uncover the masterminds behind the shooting of Senator Uribe Turbay. While six individuals have been prosecuted, the hunt for the organizers of the attack remains. meanwhile, the General-news and Crime-and-justice sectors are closely following the developments in Toronto, where a key collaborator in the case managed to escape from a detention center, potentially hampering the investigation. The wife of the senator, María Claudia Tarazona, has expressed her longing for his recovery through a heartfelt message on Instagram. The senator continues to receive treatment at the Fundación Santa Fe clinic.
