Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids Injures Tourists

On Monday, a gunman opened fire at the famous Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, injuring six Americans among others. Officials have identified the shooter as Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez, who reportedly visited the site multiple times to scope out targets for potential violent actions.

Sadly, one Canadian was killed in the attack, and 13 others were injured. Besides the Americans, people from Russia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Canada were also among the victims.

Authorities first received reports of the shooting at around 11:20 a.m. The National Guard responded swiftly, and by 11:45 a.m., they confirmed that the gunman had taken his own life.

A tour guide present at the scene described the chaotic moments during the shooting. “Some of us were so frightened that we threw ourselves face down on the ground. The rest of us started descending,” the guide recalled.

Mexican authorities later reported finding materials linked to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in the gunman’s backpack, which included documents and images. In addition, he was found to be carrying 52 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition and a knife.

President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed deep sorrow over the incident, emphasizing the need to enhance security measures at popular tourist sites. “What happened in Teotihuacan today causes us deep pain,” she said, extending her condolences to the victims and their families.

Investigators have compiled a “psychopathic profile” of the shooter, indicating a tendency to mimic past violent events. Due to the shooting, the National Institute of Anthropology and History announced that the Teotihuacan site will remain closed for the time being.