A gunman turned one of Mexico’s most iconic historic landmarks into a killing zone Monday, opening fire on terrified tourists from atop the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán.
The attacker, identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, opened fire with a handgun around 11:30 AM, firing more than 20 shots into groups of visitors who had traveled to the ancient site north of Mexico City.
Witnesses reported that he briefly held a group of tourists hostage, ordering them to lie on the ground.
According to local reports, the victims include six Americans, three Colombians, and several other international travelers caught in the crosshairs of the deranged sniper. One Canadian national is dead.
Ramírez died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police recovered a firearm, a knife, and additional ammunition from the site.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald D. Johnson wrote on X:
“I have followed with deep concern and sadness the shooting that occurred today in Teotihuacán, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives and multiple people injured, including several U.S. citizens. We are ready to support in whatever is required as Mexican authorities continue with the investigation. Our prayers are with the affected individuals and their families.”
He seguido con profunda preocupación y tristeza el tiroteo ocurrido hoy en Teotihuacán, que resultó en la trágica pérdida de vidas y múltiples personas heridas, incluyendo a varios ciudadanos estadounidenses. Estamos listos para apoyar en lo que se requiera mientras las…
— Embajador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) April 21, 2026
WATCH:
Atención: Tiroteo en las pirámides de Teotihuacán, en México. Se reporta una persona muerta. El atacante habría sido abatido por la guardia nacional. Vía @BluRadioCo pic.twitter.com/YxKV8DSx4V
— Ricardo Ospina (@ricarospina) April 20, 2026
A Canadian woman was killed when a gunman opened fire on tourists at the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, leaving several others injured. pic.twitter.com/HU80uW6RmL
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 20, 2026
Oakville News reported:
“Another group of visitors lay motionless on the pyramid’s platform to avoid being targeted by the shooter, who authorities have not yet identified.
Brenda Lee, of Vancouver, British Columbia, said she was waiting to buy a souvenir when she and others in her group thought they heard firecrackers.
“Before we knew it, someone said, ‘No, that’s gunfire, run,’ and we saw people coming off the top,” she told CTV News, one of Canada’s national television broadcasters.
“There were thousands of people there and there were a lot of gunshots that just kept coming,” Lee said.
The scene quickly turned chaotic as people tried to escape, Lee said.
“And then a fellow jumped,” she said. “It was someone trying to get away, and he dropped to the next level, but he fell on his back, and it was … it just was awful.””
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