Gunman in Mexican tourist site shooting influenced by violent acts in US: Officials
Summary
A man opened fire at the popular Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City, killing one person and injuring seven others before killing himself. Mexican officials said the shooter was influenced by violent acts in the United States and showed signs of psychological issues.Key Facts
- The shooting took place on April 20, 2026, at the Teotihuacan pyramids, a busy tourist spot near Mexico City.
- One Canadian woman was killed, and seven other people were wounded by gunfire; six more were injured in the panic.
- The shooter fired from atop a pyramid, had a revolver with 52 rounds of ammunition, and reloaded at least twice.
- Officials identified the attacker as Julio César Jaso Ramírez, who acted alone and was not linked to organized crime.
- Investigators say the attack was planned and the gunman had visited the site several times before the shooting.
- Authorities found handwritten material related to violent U.S. incidents from April 1999, pointing to a "copycat" effect.
- The shooting occurred on the same date as the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in the United States.
- The Mexican National Guard and police responded; the attacker was shot in the leg and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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