Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids Killed Canadian Tourist, Injured 13

Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids Killed Canadian Tourist, Injured 13

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A 27-year-old gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others, including Americans, Colombians, Brazilians, and a Russian. The gunman acted alone and was influenced by previous mass shootings. After the attack, he took his own life at the scene.

Following the incident, Mexican authorities closed the site to conduct investigations and expressed condolences to the victims. In response to the shooting, Mexico enhanced security measures at tourist locations ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup to prevent similar attacks.

Actors

Julio César Jasso Ramírez Canadian tourist Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Teotihuacan archaeological site authorities Victims (Americans, Colombians, Brazilians, Russian, Canadian)

Locations

Teotihuacan archaeological site

Articles

April 22, 2026
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Cedarburg Couple Recounts Survival of Teotihuacan Pyramid Shooting
Cedarburg Couple Recounts Survival of Teotihuacan Pyramid Shooting

TMJ4 News • 22 Apr 16:42

A Cedarburg couple shares their experience surviving a deadly shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids that resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

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Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids
Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids

DW.com • 22 Apr 07:57

A 27-year-old gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site, resulting in one Canadian tourist's death and injuries to 13 others before taking his own life.

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Mexico Enhances Security at Tourist Sites Following Teotihuacan Shooting
Mexico Enhances Security at Tourist Sites Following Teotihuacan Shooting

NPR • 22 Apr 05:23

In response to a deadly shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids, Mexico is increasing security measures at tourist locations ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids
Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids

BBC • 22 Apr 03:11

A 27-year-old gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site, resulting in one death and multiple injuries before taking his own life.

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April 21, 2026
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Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13 Others
Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13 Others

Los Angeles Times • 21 Apr 19:35

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others; the gunman, influenced by past mass shootings, took his own life at the scene.

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Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13
Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13

AP News • 21 Apr 15:43

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others; the gunman, who acted alone, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13
Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist and Injuring 13

NPR • 21 Apr 05:18

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others, including six Americans, before the gunman took his own life.

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Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids
Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist, Injures 13 at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids

The New York Times • 21 Apr 02:25

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.

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