Cedarburg Couple Recounts Survival of Teotihuacan Pyramid Shooting

A Cedarburg couple, Jake and Tami Struck, have returned home after surviving a shooting at the Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico on April 20, 2026. The attack resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to at least 13 others.

The Strucks were descending the Pyramid of the Moon when gunfire erupted. Jake Struck recounted, "Then as I was filming her, you hear the gunshots, and then everybody starts running." He added, "We were, you know, two minutes away from being potentially one of the victims in this situation."

The assailant, identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, opened fire on tourists, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others, including six Americans. The victims ranged in age from 6 to 61. Ramírez later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The couple described the scene as chaotic, with visitors fleeing and seeking cover. They hid until authorities secured the area. Reflecting on the incident, Jake Struck said, "It just felt so surreal. We got around the corner near the entrance, we saw a little kid just covered in blood, screaming."

Following the attack, the Strucks cut their vacation short and returned to the United States. Jake Struck expressed relief upon their return, stating, "We can finally just, you know, exhale and fully take in what just happened."

In response to the shooting, Mexican authorities have increased security measures at tourist sites, including the deployment of the National Guard and enhanced surveillance, to ensure the safety of visitors ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.