{"id":80938,"date":"2026-04-20T23:52:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-killing-canadian-and-injuring-others-government-says\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:52:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T23:52:29","slug":"gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-killing-canadian-and-injuring-others-government-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/gunman-opens-fire-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids-killing-canadian-and-injuring-others-government-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Gunman opens fire at Mexico\u2019s Teotihuacan pyramids, killing Canadian and injuring others, government says"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A shooting at Mexico\u2019s Teotihuac\u00e1n pyramids has left at least one person dead and several people injured, Mexico\u2019s security cabinet said Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to preliminary information, a man fired shots at the popular archaeological site, killing a Canadian woman before taking his own life, the cabinet said on X.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Authorities say they have seized a firearm, a bladed weapon and live cartridges at the site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At least six people were injured \u2014 four by gunshots and two by falling \u2014 and they are receiving medical attention, the State of Mexico said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Among the wounded are two Colombian nationals, one Canadian and one Russian, according to Crist\u00f3bal Casta\u00f1eda, secretary of security for the State of Mexico. He told reporters that the situation is now under control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Canada\u2019s Foreign Ministry later confirmed that one of its citizens was killed and another was wounded. In a statement, it expressed condolences to the victims\u2019 families and thanked the Mexican government for its response.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CNN has reached out to the Colombian and Russian embassies for comment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A drone view of visitors at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan as they gather to welcome the spring equinox, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, March 21. - Alberto Fajardo\/Reuters\/File\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fQqCapbwarg7M39n_o9hUg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cnn_articles_875\/4f33d2e3d43f31f6c269ed1125eee7e6\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>A drone view of visitors at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan as they gather to welcome the spring equinox, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, March 21. &#8211; Alberto Fajardo\/Reuters\/File<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The shooting happened as Mexico faces scrutiny over public security during preparations to welcome millions of visitors for the World Cup this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Videos on social media show people fleeing the area after gunfire was heard around Teotihuac\u00e1n\u2019s Pyramid of the Moon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Teotihuac\u00e1n is a major archaeological site and tourist destination in the State of Mexico, about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. The vast archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with multiple monuments including two towering pyramids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said authorities from federal, state and local agencies are responding to the shooting rampage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhat happened today in Teotihuac\u00e1n deeply hurts us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the people affected and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian Embassy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexico\u2019s Foreign Ministry said it is also in contact with other embassies and is working to provide necessary support to the injured foreign nationals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">State of Mexico Governor Delfina G\u00f3mez also offered support, sending her \u201csolidarity to the families of the people who were affected by what happened in Teotihuac\u00e1n.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This story has been updated with additional information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">CNN\u2019s Max Saltman and Avery Schmitz contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A shooting at Mexico\u2019s Teotihuac\u00e1n pyramids has left at least one person dead and several people injured, Mexico\u2019s security cabinet said Monday. 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