Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others
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Key Points:
- A man fatally shot a Canadian woman and injured several others before killing himself at the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, a popular tourist and archaeological site.
- Thirteen people from various countries, including six Americans, were injured; seven were shot, with victims identified as American, Colombian, Canadian, Russian, and Brazilian nationals.
- Mexican authorities identified the gunman as Julio César Jasso, who acted alone, and are conducting a thorough investigation while providing medical care and support to the victims.
- Canadian and Mexican officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and President Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed condolences and confirmed ongoing assistance to affected individuals and their families.
- The Mexican Secretariat of Security is maintaining a presence at the site during the investigation, and medical treatment is being provided at Axapusco General Hospital.
