One dead after gunman opens fire at tourist hot spot near Mexico City

21 Apr 2026 • 2:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A Canadian tourist was killed and others were injured in a shooting at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico.
  • The shooter died from a self-inflicted wound, according to authorities.
  • The local government said seven people were wounded by gunshots, and others sustained injuries from falls.
  • Among those injured were tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, stating that an investigation into the incident is underway.

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