Presidential Candidate In South American Country Dies From Injuries Sustained In June Shooting

A Colombian presidential hopeful died two months after being shot in the head at a campaign event.

Miguel Uribe, a senator in the South American nation, was shot in Bogota on June 7th.

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🚨Sad News: Colombian Conservative presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay has passed away after being sh*t in the head in June pic.twitter.com/ewlNomu6xd

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Reuters has more:

His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, announced his death

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