By Mauricio Torres, Fernando Ramos, Chris Lau and Sebastian Jimenez, CNN

(CNN) — Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, in the running to join next year’s presidential race, is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot at an event in Bogota, allegedly by a 15-year old boy.

The 39-year-old, from the center-right Centro Democrático – or Democratic Center – the biggest opposition party in the South American nation, had expressed his intention to run in next year’s election.

He was shot twice on Saturday afternoon in the capital’s Fontibon district, according to the General Prosecutor’s Office. Police said the 15-year-old was carrying a Glock pistol when he was arrested.

Video footage showed the senator giving a speech to a crowd before multiple loud bangs rang out. He was seen lying

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