Gunman a Mexican tourist site kills a Canadian tourist and injures 13 others
發佈日期: 2026-04-21 21:11
TVB News
An armed man standing atop one of Mexico's historic Teotihuancan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 other people injured. The archaeological site is north of the country's capital Mexico City.
Tourists watch the shooter at the Moon Pyramid who points a gun at them. A woman walks up to him then walks away Police in tan uniforms which blend in with the pyramid climb up the pyramid toward the tourist and the shooter. Shots are then heard. The woman then running down the pyramid away from the shooter. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The local government said seven people were wounded by gunshots while a witness said more were injured from falls. The victims were taken to various hospitals for treatment. They include Colombian, Russian and Canadian tourists. The extent of their injuries were not immediately known.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on social media that the shooting would be investigated and that she was in touch with the Canadian Embassy. "What happened today in Teotihaucan deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families," Sheinbaum wrote.
The Teotihaucan pyramids are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilisations.
As one of Mexico's most important tourist destinations, the site drew more than 1.8 million international visitors last year, according to government figures.
Security officials found a gun, a knife and ammunition after the shooting.
