6 Americans among tourists injured after gunman opened fire at historic pyramids in Mexico
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- A gunman, identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso, opened fire on tourists atop the Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City, killing one Canadian and injuring at least 13 others, including six Americans.
- Jasso died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities found a gun, knife, and ammunition at the scene; he was confirmed as the sole assailant.
- The injured tourists, ranging in age from 6 to 61, included nationals from the United States, Canada, Colombia, Russia, and Brazil; some injuries resulted from falls as people tried to escape the shooting.
- The Teotihuacan site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist attraction, has been closed indefinitely following the incident, which occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. during a busy tourist period.
- Mexican and foreign officials, including Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, and U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson, have expressed condolences and pledged support for the investigation and affected families.
