Teotihuacán pyramids closed indefinitely after deadly mass shooting

22 Apr 2026 • 12:40 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A gunman, identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso, opened fire at the Teotihuacán archeological site near Mexico City, wounding 13 people and killing a Canadian woman before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • The victims included six Americans, three Colombians, one Russian, two Brazilians, and one Canadian, with ages ranging from 6 to 61.
  • Jasso reportedly left behind an AI-generated image showing himself with Columbine school shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, and the incident occurred on the 27th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.
  • Other items found at the scene included pictures of Jasso performing the Nazi salute, a gun, and a knife; he was also wearing a shirt with a phrase linked to a violent subculture.
  • The Teotihuacán pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage site and major tourist destination, have been closed indefinitely as authorities investigate the incident, drawing statements of solidarity from Mexican and Canadian officials.

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