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Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures more at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids
Authorities said the gunman later died by suicide after firing on tourists, and at least six people were wounded.
- On Monday, a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian woman and wounding several visitors before taking his own life, Mexico's security cabinet confirmed.
- Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the site, located within one of Mesoamerica's preeminent cultural centers.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed federal, state, and local agencies are responding and expressed solidarity with those affected, noting contact with Canada's representatives.
- Those wounded are receiving medical care while investigations continue to uncover the shooter's motives, with authorities working to determine what prompted the violent episode.
- The Canadian Foreign Ministry has not yet commented on the shooting, which underscores security concerns at the popular tourist destination that draws countless visitors annually.
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An armed Mexican citizen opened fire at pyramids in the archaeological area of Theotihuacan, 50 kilometres from Mexico City, reports to Reuters and a local publication of Milenio, citing a statement by the police.
The attacker then took his life, in which at least nine more people were injured, including a child. Investigators speak of a "targeted attack."
A man opened fire on tourists at the famous pyramids of Teotihuacan near the Mexican capital. A 32-year-old Canadian woman was killed and at least six other tourists were wounded in the shooting. The shooter committed suicide after the attack, and the motive for his actions is not yet known. Mexico, which will host the first match of the World Cup in seven weeks, has been rocked by several violent incidents recently.
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republicain-lorrain.frThe results of the shooting at the archaeological site of the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday turned to a death, a Canadian tourist, and 13 wounded. The suspect committed suicide after the incident.
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