Gunman opens fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, killing Canadian and injuring others, government says
At least one person was killed and several others injured in an attack on Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, Mexico’s security cabinet said Monday.
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Authorities announced that a firearm, a knife weapon and live bullets were seized in the area.
The State of Mexico said at least six people were injured, four by gunfire and two by falls, and that they were receiving medical attention.
According to Cristóbal Castañeda, security minister of the State of Mexico, the injured include two Colombian citizens, a Canadian and a Russian. He told reporters that the situation is currently under control.
Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs later confirmed that one of its citizens was dead and another was injured. In the statement, he expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and thanked the Mexican government for its response.
CNN has reached out to the Colombian and Russian embassies for comment.
Drone view of visitors at the Teotihuacan archaeological site gathering to welcome the spring equinox on March 21 in Teotihuacan, Mexico. -Alberto Fajardo/Reuters/File
The shooting took place like this Mexico faces scrutiny There have been concerns about public safety in preparations to host millions of visitors to the World Cup this summer.
Videos on social media show people fleeing the area around the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán after gunshots were heard.
Teotihuacán is an important archaeological site and tourist destination in the State of Mexico, approximately 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. The vast archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is covered with numerous monuments, including two towering pyramids.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said officials from federal, state and local agencies responded to the attacks.
“We are deeply hurt by what happened in Teotihuacán today. I express my sincere solidarity with the affected people and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian Embassy,” he said.
Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was in contact with other embassies and was working to provide the necessary support to injured foreign nationals.
The Governor of the State of Mexico, Delfina Gómez, also offered support and sent a message of “solidarity to the families of the people affected by what happened in Teotihuacán.”
This story has been updated with additional information.
CNN’s Max Saltman and Avery Schmitz contributed to this report.
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