Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids
A shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others before the gunman took his own life.
On April 20, 2026, a shooting occurred at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others. The assailant, identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, opened fire from atop the Pyramid of the Moon before taking his own life.
Among the injured were six Americans, three Colombians, two Brazilians, one Russian, and another Canadian. The victims ranged in age from 6 to 61 years old. Seven individuals sustained gunshot wounds, while six others were injured while attempting to flee the scene.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences, stating,
"What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply hurts us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the people affected and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian embassy."
The Teotihuacan site has been closed until further notice as authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.