A Canadian woman was killed and four others injured in a shooting at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán, Mexico, where a lone gunman opened fire before taking his own life, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Monday. April 20. At the ancient ruins. One of Mexico’s most visited tourist sites, as reported by multiple sources.

Victims and Injuries

According to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security, two people were found dead at the scene, including the suspected shooter; Four individuals were injured by gunfire, and two others were hurt in falls, with one of the injured being a minor. Among the victims was a 32-year-old Canadian woman, who died at the archaeological site, as stated by La Silla Rota — a Russian citizen and two Colombian nationals were also among the injured, according to Cristóbal Castañeda, the security secretary for Mexico state.

Witnesses captured the incident on video, which shows a man standing on top of the Pyramid of the Moon with a gun while people duck for cover. In one of the videos, a woman is heard screaming for someone to call the police as gunshots ring out. Other footage shows the armed man on the pyramid’s platform and several visitors lying face down on the ground. According to authorities, the shooter turned the gun on himself and died.

Shooter’s Identity and Motives

The shooter was described as a middle-aged man wearing a plaid shirt and cargo-style pants, according to La Silla Rota. Authorities have not identified him, as he did not have identification documents. Preliminary reports suggest the gunman acted alone in a “direct” attack, according to Cristóbal Castañeda, though the motive remains unknown. The shooter fired into the crowd, with one of the shots striking the Canadian woman, who died at the site.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, stating that her government was in contact with the Canadian embassy and was investigating the incident. The State of Mexico’s governor, Delfina Gómez Álvarez, said officials were also investigating and providing security at the scene.

Response and Aftermath

The Mexican government deployed a coordinated operation with the State of Mexico’s security forces and the National Guard to address the situation, as reported by the Gabinete de Seguridad de México on social media. The foreign ministry confirmed it was in contact with the embassies of all foreign nationals affected by the shooting.

Local news organizations have published unverified videos and photos of the incident, including footage of the shooter on the pyramid and the chaos that followed. The videos have circulated widely on social media, with one showing a woman screaming for police assistance. The incident has sparked concern among tourists and authorities alike, given the location’s status as a major tourist attraction.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the circumstances that led to the tragedy. The incident has drawn attention to the safety of tourists at archaeological sites in Mexico, with officials emphasizing their commitment to ensuring security at such locations.