Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe — a possible presidential frontrunner — is clinging to life after being shot in broad daylight throughout a political occasion over the weekend.

The beautiful assault went down in Bogota on Saturday whereas 39-year-old Uribe was greeting supporters at a park. In accordance with officers, a gunman fired at him from behind — and graphic footage circulating on-line exhibits the terrifying second.

Uribe’s spouse, Maria Claudia Tarazona, issued an replace on social media, revealing he’s preventing for his life. Outdoors the hospital, crowds gathered for a candlelight vigil.

Authorities say the shooter is a 15-year-old and was caught with a 9mm Glock pistol and brought into custody.

Colombian information outlet, Noticias Caracol, obtained among the messages the alleged hitman had on his cellphone in his WhatsApp chat.