Mexico’s president orders investigation after Canadian tourist killed at Teotihuacán site

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says authorities will investigate a shooting at the Teotihuacán pyramids that left one Canadian tourist dead and another injured. The incident occurred Monday at the historic site northeast of Mexico City, according to statements posted by federal officials.

Sheinbaum said on social media the shooting “deeply pains” her government and confirmed she has been in contact with the Canadian Embassy. Details about the victims have not been fully released by Canadian officials.

Mexican security officials identified the suspected gunman to The Associated Press as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso. Authorities said the suspect later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been publicly confirmed.

According to Mexico’s Security Cabinet, 13 people were taken to hospital, including a Canadian identified as 29-year-old Delicia Li de Yong. Video and images published by local media appear to show a gunman standing atop one of the pyramids as visitors sought cover.

The Teotihuacán archaeological site, one of Mexico’s most visited पर्यटन destinations, drew more than 1.8 million international visitors last year. Officials have not said whether security protocols at the site will be reviewed as part of the investigation.