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Gunman Kills One, Wounds Seven in Shooting at Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico
A man opened fire on tourists at the Teotihuacan pyramids archaeological site outside Mexico City, killing one person and wounding seven others. Officials said the shooter, influenced by past violent acts in the U.S., died by suicide. Mexico plans to boost security at archaeological sites following the incident.
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A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids archaeological site outside Mexico City on April 20, 2026, killing one person and wounding seven others with gunfire. The shooting unfolded late Monday morning, with the gunman firing upon tourists from atop one of the pyramids. He was armed with a revolver that he reloaded at least twice during the attack.
The shooter died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being shot in the leg by the Mexican National Guard while returning fire. Several people suffered injuries in the ensuing panic, including six individuals hurt from falls. The gunman held a plastic bag containing 52 rounds of ammunition and had a bladed weapon on him.
Officials identified the gunman as Julio César Jaso Ramírez, who is not linked to organized crime and appears to have acted alone in a premeditated act. He had previously visited the archaeological site on several occasions and stayed in nearby hotels. U.S.
In April 1999, and the shooting took place on the same day as the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. "Based on information from the authorities, the individual showed signs of psychological issues and was influenced by incidents that occurred abroad," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated at a press briefing.
Evidence collected suggests a psychopathic profile of the attacker, characterized by a tendency to imitate violent acts that occurred in other places and at other times, according to José Luis Cervantes Martínez, the attorney general of the state of Mexico.
This phenomenon, known as a 'copycat' effect, is one of the lines of investigation in this case, Cervantes Martínez added. Materials referencing violent acts and figures associated with such behavior were found, Cervantes Martínez said. , officials stated.
