Gunman kills Canadian tourist at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids

A 32-year-old Canadian woman was killed and several others injured when a gunman opened fire at the ancient Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico. The attacker later took his own life. The incident occurred at a popular tourist site, with witnesses describing chaotic scenes and a lack of coordinated evacuation. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed solidarity with the victims and instructed her security cabinet to investigate. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown. The incident is rare for involving tourists, as Mexico typically experiences cartel violence away from tourist areas. The World Cup is set to take place in Mexico City soon, with enhanced security measures in place.

A Canadian tourist was killed and at least 13 people were injured when a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico. The shooter later took his own life. The incident occurred at one of Mexico's most important and visited archeological sites, with millions of tourists visiting each year. The Mexican government has expressed condolences and is in contact with the Canadian embassy.

A gunman opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring several others before taking his own life. The incident occurred on Monday, and Mexican officials reported that four people were wounded by gunfire and two others sustained injuries from falls. The victims included tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences and instructed the Security Cabinet to investigate the events and provide support to the victims. The pre-Hispanic city, a significant cultural center in Mesoamerica, was the site of the shooting.

A gunman opened fire on tourists at the historic Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing one Canadian and injuring at least 13 others. The 27-year-old Mexican shooter, Julio Cesar Jasso, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Monday, April 20, 2026, at around 11:30 a.m. when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon. The shooting caused chaos, with people trying to escape and some falling while climbing down the pyramids. The injured included six Americans, three Colombians, one Russian, two Brazilians, and one Canadian. The Mexican government has confirmed that Jasso was the sole assailant and that a gun, knife, and ammunition were found. The Teotihuacan pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have been closed until further notice.

A Canadian woman was killed and several others injured when a gunman opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Mexico City. The attacker, whose nationality is unknown, took his own life after the shooting. The incident has raised concerns about Mexico's security as it prepares to co-host the World Cup in June. Six people were wounded by gunfire, including a Canadian woman, a Colombian woman and child, a Brazilian, and two Americans. Seven others were injured in the scramble for safety. Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed 'deep pain' over the attack and called for a thorough investigation.