Uribe was speaking at a campaign event when gunshots rang out. He was shot three times, including in the head, and is "fighting for his life."

The brazen attack, captured on video, recalled the political violence of past decades. The senator arrived at a hospital in critical condition.

Colombia's president alleged a reduced security detail for shot senator Miguel Uribe, fueling conspiracy theories. Uribe was attacked by a 15-year-old hitman while campaigning.