Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- The gunman, Julio César Jasso Ramírez, 27, opened fire atop Mexico's Pyramid of the Moon, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others before fatally shooting himself after a standoff with police.
- Mexican authorities reported that Jasso Ramírez acted alone, carried weapons and materials referencing violent acts, including the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, indicating possible psychological issues and foreign influences.
- The attack occurred at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacán, which was temporarily closed and is set to reopen with enhanced security measures, including metal detectors and increased police presence.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need to strengthen security at archaeological and tourist sites nationwide due to the absence of existing security checkpoints at such locations.
- Victims ranged in age from six to 61, with seven suffering gunshot wounds, including two minors from Colombia and Brazil, and authorities continue to investigate the motivations behind the attack.
