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Canadian Tourist Dies, Four Injured in Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A Canadian tourist died and four others were injured in a shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico.
  • Preliminary reports indicate a man opened fire before taking his own life, with authorities confirming the death of a Canadian woman.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the incident and pledged a thorough investigation, with security and cultural officials dispatched to the scene.

Tragedy struck the iconic Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico on Monday when a shooting incident resulted in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to four others. The violence erupted near the Pyramid of the Moon, sending shockwaves through the usually serene historical landmark, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations.

According to preliminary information, a man opened fire at the site and subsequently took his own life. Unfortunately, a woman of Canadian nationality lost her life.

· Mexican Security CabinetProviding initial details about the shooting incident at Teotihuacan.

According to preliminary information released by the Security Cabinet, a man allegedly opened fire at the site before taking his own life. Mexican authorities confirmed the death of a Canadian woman and stated that several other individuals sustained injuries, receiving medical attention. President Claudia Sheinbaum swiftly condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families and assuring that the Canadian embassy is being kept informed. She has instructed the security cabinet to conduct a thorough investigation and provide all necessary support.

I have instructed the Security Cabinet to thoroughly investigate these events and provide all support. Personnel from the Ministry of the Interior and Culture are already heading to the site to provide attention and accompaniment, along with local authorities.

· Claudia SheinbaumPresident of Mexico, pledging a full investigation and support for those affected by the shooting.

Videos circulating on social media depicted scenes of chaos, with the alleged assailant seen on top of the Pyramid of the Moon before gunshots were heard. Tourists, including foreigners, were seen fleeing the area in confusion. Following the incident, the National Guard and State of Mexico police secured the site, located about 50 kilometers from Mexico City, initiating an investigation. While the identities of the deceased tourist and the attacker have not been officially confirmed, authorities specified that six people were injured in total – four by gunfire and two from falls during the panic. This unfortunate event casts a shadow over Mexico's tourism sector, highlighting security concerns at popular attractions and underscoring the government's commitment to ensuring the safety of both domestic and international visitors.

The shooting was broadcast on social media videos, where the alleged aggressor could be seen at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon, when suddenly some shots were heard and a woman screamed 'call the police', while tourists, some of them foreigners, hastily abandoned the site amidst scenes of confusion.

· El PaísDescribing the chaotic scenes captured on video during the incident.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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