Gunman at Mexican pyramids carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
Summary
A man attacked tourists at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing one Canadian and injuring several others. Authorities found materials on him related to the 1999 Columbine school shooting in the U.S., including books and notes. The attacker shot himself after being wounded by police.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City.
- One Canadian tourist was killed; at least 13 people were injured, including visitors from the U.S., Colombia, Russia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Canada.
- The attacker was identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez from Guerrero, Mexico.
- He carried books, handwritten notes, and images connected to the 1999 Columbine shooting.
- He used a revolver with 52 rounds of ammunition and had a knife as well.
- The attacker arrived the day before, stayed in a hotel, and scouted the site before opening fire from the Pyramid of the Moon.
- Security forces injured him in the leg, after which he killed himself.
- Mexican officials promised increased security at tourist sites ahead of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico.
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