In brief
A shooting occurred at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico, resulting in the death of a Canadian woman and injuries to 13 others, including children and tourists from various countries. The assailant, who was identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, subsequently took his own life. The incident triggered chaos among visitors at one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations.
A shooting at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico has left one Canadian woman dead and 13 others injured. The gunman, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, took his own life following the attack.
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences, stating, What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families. The incident, occurring just weeks before the FIFA World Cup, has raised safety concerns for tourists.
Eyewitnesses described panic as gunfire erupted, with visitors scrambling to exit. The shooter reportedly fired shots from the Pyramid of the Moon, creating chaos among tourists. Victims included individuals from Colombia and Russia, along with several children who were treated for injuries at local hospitals.
The Mexican government has assured the public that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, as tourist-related violence is quite rare despite ongoing cartel issues. As hundreds of thousands of international visitors prepare for the World Cup, officials plan to deploy significant security measures.
