A violent shooting at the historic Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City left one Canadian tourist dead and at least 13 others injured, according to authorities. The incident occurred Monday morning, April 20, 2026, when an armed man opened fire from the Pyramid of the Moon while dozens of visitors were present.
Officials identified the suspect as a 27-year-old man from Mexico who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities confirmed he acted alone and was found with a firearm, a knife, and ammunition at the scene.
Emergency responders transported multiple victims to hospitals, including six Americans, three Colombians, two Brazilians, one Russian, and one Canadian. Injuries ranged in severity, with some sustained from gunfire and others from panic-induced falls as visitors attempted to escape the attack.
Witnesses described sudden chaos as gunshots rang out across the pyramid complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the outskirts of Mexico City. Tourists reportedly dropped to the ground or rushed down the ancient stone steps in an attempt to avoid being hit.
Mexican officials stated there was no immediate indication of additional suspects and confirmed the attack remains under investigation. Security procedures at the site, which historically included screening measures, have been reduced in recent years, according to local guides.
Mexico’s president stated that federal authorities are coordinating with international embassies and reviewing security protocols following the attack.
