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Suspected teen ‘sicario’ pleads not guilty to shooting Colombian senator

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Colombian authorities charge 15-year-old with attempted murder of presidential candidate

<span>The teenager was formally charged with attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm after police recovered a Glock 9mm pistol from the scene, with authorities believing the minor worked as a "sicario" or hitman for money during the attack that left Uribe wounded with gunshots to his head and leg.</span

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The teenager was formally charged with attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm after police recovered a Glock 9mm pistol from the scene, with authorities believing the minor worked as a "sicario" or hitman for money during the attack that left Uribe wounded with gunshots to his head and leg.

<span>If convicted, the minor faces a maximum penalty of eight years in a specialized juvenile detention center rather than prison, as Colombian law provides educational and restorative sanctions for minors while considering them victims of particular circumstances that facilitate plea bargaining.</span

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If convicted, the minor faces a maximum penalty of eight years in a specialized juvenile detention center rather than prison, as Colombian law provides educational and restorative sanctions for minors while considering them victims of particular circumstances that facilitate plea bargaining.

<span>During his arrest, the wounded suspect was heard saying "I'm sorry, I did it for the money, for my family" and referenced "the olla man," with police sources indicating two drug trafficking areas known as "ollas" in the minor's neighborhood are now being investigated for connections to the attack.</span

During his arrest, the wounded suspect was heard saying "I'm sorry, I did it for the money, for my family" and referenced "the olla man," with police sources indicating two drug trafficking areas known as "ollas" in the minor's neighborhood are now being investigated for connections to the attack.

<span>Police believe the assassination attempt was financially motivated, with the teenager reportedly hired by criminal networks, while President Gustavo Petro has suggested international crime rings may be behind the attack without providing specific evidence or details about the broader conspiracy.</span

Police believe the assassination attempt was financially motivated, with the teenager reportedly hired by criminal networks, while President Gustavo Petro has suggested international crime rings may be behind the attack without providing specific evidence or details about the broader conspiracy.

<span>Senator Uribe remains in critical but stable condition at Santa Fe Foundation hospital after undergoing two complex brain surgeries, with doctors reporting little response to medical interventions while his family calls for national unity and healing during this difficult time.</span

Senator Uribe remains in critical but stable condition at Santa Fe Foundation hospital after undergoing two complex brain surgeries, with doctors reporting little response to medical interventions while his family calls for national unity and healing during this difficult time.

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<span>Colombia: Suspected Teen Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Uribe Assassination Attempt</span>

Colombia: Suspected Teen Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Uribe Assassination Attempt

Society must reflect on why children end up in hitman networks instead of just punishing them. Poverty, lack of opportunities, and absent state institutions drive minors into criminal groups that exploit their vulnerability. These kids need protection and rehabilitation, not adult prison sentences.

<span>Society must reflect on why children end up in hitman networks instead of just punishing them. Poverty, lack of opportunities, and absent state institutions drive minors into criminal groups that exploit their vulnerability. These kids need protection and rehabilitation, not adult prison sentences.</span>

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