A shooting at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico on Monday, April 20th, resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries among tourists.
Shooting at Teotihuacan Archaeological Site
On Monday, April 20th, an armed man opened fire on visitors at one of the structures within the Teotihuacan complex. The shooting occurred at the Teotihuacan pyramids, a significant archaeological site and tourist attraction located approximately 50 km northeast of Mexico City.
Social media posts show people fleeing the attacker. Local authorities report four people were injured by gunfire, and two more sustained injuries after falling down stairs while escaping.
Injured Include International Tourists
The injured included tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada. The wounded were transported to nearby hospitals. A Canadian citizen is among the deceased.
President Sheinbaum Pardo’s Response
“What happened today in Teotihuacan deeply pains us. I express my deepest solidarity with those affected and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian embassy. I have instructed the Security Cabinet to thoroughly investigate the matter and provide all necessary support. (…) We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updated information through the Security Cabinet,” stated Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on X.
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Suspect Committed Suicide
Mexican authorities stated that the attacker committed suicide after firing the shots. A firearm, a bladed weapon, and ammunition were secured at the scene. Teotihuacan is one of the most visited archaeological sites in the country. The area was temporarily closed to visitors following the shooting.
Kamila Cieślik edited this report.