Gunman at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to Columbine massacre
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others, including tourists from multiple countries; the attacker then committed suicide.
- Authorities found materials related to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting among the gunman’s belongings, suggesting he was inspired by that attack, which coincided with its 27th anniversary.
- The attacker, identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, had scouted the site beforehand and carried weapons, ammunition, and documents referencing violent incidents in the U.S. from April 1999.
- Mexican officials announced increased security measures at major tourist sites ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the need to strengthen protocols and analyze external influences on domestic violence.
- The Teotihuacan pyramids are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction, drawing over 1.8 million international visitors last year; the shooting occurred during peak visiting hours on the Pyramid of the Moon.
