A Canadian woman was killed and several other people were injured after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological zone in Mexico, around one hour north of Mexico City. The gunman then killed himself after the attack, according to officials.
A Canadian woman is dead and a number of others have been left injured after a gunman opened fire at a historic site in Mexico.
The shocking incident took place at the Teotihuacán archaeological zone, approximately one hour north of Mexico City, according to the country’s authorities.
The attacker subsequently took his own life, officials have confirmed. Officers who arrived at the scene recovered a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live ammunition.
At least six people were hurt, including four with gunshot wounds and two who were injured while trying to flee.
Early reports indicate the attacker moved along a mid‑level platform of the Pyramid of the Sun before taking his own life. Footage shared online appears to show the gunman pacing the structure as visitors gathered on the steps below.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a statement on social media regarding the shooting and confirmed the Canadian Embassy has been contacted.
“What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families,” she wrote on social media.
“I have instructed the Security Cabinet to thoroughly investigate these events and provide all necessary support. Personnel from the Secretariat of the Interior and Culture are already heading to the site to provide assistance and accompaniment, along with local authorities.”
