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A Canadian tourist was killed at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites while another four people were wounded from gunshots, according to local security officials, in a rare case of violence at the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán.
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Two other visitors were injured from falls, the State of Mexico’s security ministry said in a statement, which added that a lone shooter opened fire from atop a major pyramid at the site and then took his own life.
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Teotihuacán, a short day trip north of the Mexican capital, is the country’s second-most visited ancient site, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors last year.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged the deadly incident in a post on X.
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“What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply saddens us. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to those affected and their families,” she wrote, adding that she has ordered an investigation into the deadly shooting.
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