Tourist Video Captures Moments Before Deadly Teotihuacán Shooting

A chilling video recorded by a tourist offers a harrowing glimpse into the moments preceding the deadly shooting at Mexico's iconic Teotihuacán pyramids. The footage, captured by Joel Torres from Dallas, Texas, shows the attacker, Julio César Jasso Ramírez, approach the ancient site and retrieve a firearm from his bag just seconds before unleashing a volley of shots.

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In seconds everything changed.

The attack tragically claimed the life of a Canadian tourist and left thirteen others injured. Torres recounted the terrifying experience, describing how the initial confusion of what sounded like fireworks quickly turned into panic as screams of "Shots, shots!" erupted. The video captures the swift descent from admiring the historical marvels to a desperate scramble for safety down the steep pyramid steps.

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We thought they were fireworks... then we heard the screams: 'Shots, shots!'

This incident not only shatters the sense of security for visitors at one of Mexico's most treasured landmarks but also raises critical questions about security protocols at such sensitive sites. The attacker, who reportedly died by suicide afterward, was seen wearing a t-shirt with the slogan "Disconnect and self destruct." The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining evidence found at the scene, including .380 caliber shell casings and a tactical knife sheath. The event serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of even the most seemingly secure locations to acts of violence.

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There above, between photos and smiles, we admired the view, without imagining what was to come. We decided to start descending. We had barely descended a few steps—four, five perhaps—when we heard a roar.