This is the role allegedly played by alias 'El hermano', the fourth person implicated in the attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay.
This Friday, June 20, the Attorney General's Office brought a man to trial who allegedly participated in the planning of the attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. He is William Fernando González Cruz, alias "El hermano" or "El viejo," who played a key role in the hit on Saturday, June 7, in the Modelia neighborhood, west of Bogotá.
The victim remains in a reserved prognosis at the Fundación Santa Fe clinic in Bogotá, where he was transferred the same day as the attack. The doctors treating him are monitoring his condition, which has been critical due to head wounds sustained from gunshot wounds from a 9-millimeter Glock pistol.
The investigative work of the Prosecutor's Office, in conjunction with the National Police, led to the identification and prosecution of González Cruz.
William González, top left, is the fourth person captured. Photo: EL TIEMPO/provided by authorities
González is the fourth person arrested for the crime that has left the presidential candidate hovering between life and death in the intensive care unit of the aforementioned medical center for two weeks.
According to the investigative body, the material evidence indicates that González allegedly participated in activities related to the planning of the attack, such as the location and selection of the minor who shot the congressman.
Photos of Mayor Carlos Galán and Prosecutor Luz A. Camargo were found on the hitman's cell phone. Photo: Private archive
He is also accused of parking a vehicle a few blocks from El Golfito Park, where the crime occurred, and helping other suspects escape.
Furthermore, during the investigation, it was established that he sold one of the cell phones used to coordinate and execute the armed attack in an attempt to divert the authorities' attention.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, González allegedly participated in the planning and subsequent actions of the armed attack on the Democratic Center congressman.
Katherine Martínez, arrested for the assassination attempt on Miguel Uribe. Photo: Private archive
González was brought before a judge and charged with the following crimes:
- Aggravated attempted homicide.
- Manufacturing, trafficking, carrying or possession of firearms, accessories, parts or ammunition.
- Use of minors to commit crimes.
- Concealment, alteration or destruction of material evidence.
The defendant did not accept the charges against him and, at the request of the Prosecutor's Office, must serve a custodial sentence in a prison.
Four people have now been arrested for the attack on Miguel Uribe. Four people have already been prosecuted for the attack: the young hitman, Carlos Eduardo Mora González, Katherine Andrea Martínez Martínez, and William Fernando González.
All have pleaded not guilty to this incident, which has the country on edge and which authorities believe was committed for political purposes.
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