Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- An armed man, Julio Cesar Jasso, opened fire atop the Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City, killing one Canadian and injuring at least 13 others from various countries before dying by suicide.
- Seven victims sustained gunshot wounds while others were injured in the ensuing chaos as tourists tried to escape; those hospitalized included Americans, Colombians, Russians, Brazilians, and a Canadian, with ages ranging from 6 to 61.
- The shooter was found with a gun, knife, and ammunition, and was confirmed as the sole assailant by State of Mexico authorities.
- The UNESCO World Heritage Site, a major tourist attraction with over 1.8 million international visitors last year, has been closed indefinitely pending investigation.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson expressed condolences and support, emphasizing ongoing investigations and diplomatic communication.
