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Tragic Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids

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Tragic Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids: Canadian Tourist Killed, Mexican Gunman Dead

A deadly shooting occurred at the ancient Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, resulting in one Canadian tourists death and anothers injury. The shooter, a 27-year-old Mexican named Julio Cesar Jasso, took his own life. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences and promised a thorough investigation, coordinating with the Canadian Embassy. Thirteen people were hospitalized, including a Canadian woman. Videos showed the shooter on top of a pyramid as tourists sought cover. These pyramids, built by ancient civilizations, attract over 1.8 million visitors annually. Authorities are investigating the cause and ensuring safety at such sites.

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Tragic Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

A tragic shooting hit the ancient Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City on Monday, leaving one Canadian tourist dead and another wounded. The gunman, a 27-year-old Mexican name Julio Cesar Yasso, ended up killing himself with a self-inflicted shot. President Claudia Shionbaum jumped on social media right away, saying the attack deeply hurts her government and promising a full investigation. She's already reached out to the Canadian Embassy to coordinate. 13 people ended up in the hospital, including a 29-year-old Canadian woman named Dilecia Lee De Young. Videos from the scenes show the shooter up on top of one of the massive pyramids while tourists scrambled for cover. These pyramids, built by ancient civilizations, pull in over 1.8 million visitors a year, making this spot a huge draw for folks exploring. Mexico's history, authorities are digging deeper now, with the security team bowing to figure out what sparked this chaos, and keep sites like Teotihuacan safe for.

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