Gunman Opens Fire on Tourists at Mexico’s Most-Visited Ancient Ruins
Summary
An armed man opened fire at tourists visiting the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, killing one Canadian and injuring six others before shooting himself. The attack happened at the Pyramid of the Moon, a popular spot, and is under investigation by Mexican authorities with help from the Canadian Embassy.Key Facts
- The shooting took place on Monday around 11:30 a.m. near Mexico City at Teotihuacán’s Pyramid of the Moon.
- One Canadian tourist was killed; six others were injured, including people from Colombia, Russia, and Canada.
- The gunman died by shooting himself after the attack.
- Tourists reacted by fleeing, lying still, or dropping to the ground to avoid the gunfire.
- Police and the National Guard quickly responded to the scene.
- Authorities found a gun, a knife, and ammunition at the site.
- Teotihuacán is Mexico’s most-visited ancient site, attracting more than 1.8 million international visitors last year.
- The site used to have security checks but stopped them in recent years.
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