Gunman Opens Fire at Teotihuacan Archaeological Site in Mexico, Then Kills Self
Tourists take cover as shooter fires from Pyramid of the Moon; President Sheinbaum expresses solidarity
En resumen
- A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site in Mexico, killing himself after the attack.
- Videos show the shooter firing from halfway up the Pyramid of the Moon while tourists took cover below.
- Security secretary Cristobal Castaneda confirmed the incident, and President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed solidarity with the affected families.
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Por qué importa
Teotihuacan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. The archaeological complex features the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, and is one of Mexico's most visited tourist attractions, drawing millions of visitors annually.
The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the security secretary for Mexico state, where the site is located. Videos on social media show the gunman firing periodic shots from halfway up the Pyramid of the Moon while tourists take cover behind stairs below. "What happened today in Teotihuacan hurts us deeply. I express my sincerest solidarity to the people affected and their families," Sheinbaum wrote.
Preguntas abiertas
- What was the gunman's motive?
- Were any tourists injured?
- How did the gunman obtain access to the site with a weapon?
- What security measures are in place at Teotihuacan?
