Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids Kills Canadian Tourist and Injures Others

A shooting took place atop the Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacán archaeological site in Mexico on April 21, 2026.

A gunman opened fire on tourists before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Mexican officials confirmed that a 32-year-old Canadian woman was killed in the attack.

Six other people were injured, including tourists from Colombia and Russia.

Among the injured, four sustained gunshot wounds while two others were hurt from falls during the ensuing panic.

The victims were transported to hospitals for treatment, though the severity of their injuries has not been fully disclosed.

The incident occurred at one of Mexico's most important tourist destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about an hour north of Mexico City.

It comes just weeks before the FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in Mexico City, raising concerns about security at major public sites.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as tourists fled the area amid gunfire.

A British couple visiting the site reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running in panic.

Police recovered a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the scene.

The identity and motive of the gunman have not been released by authorities.

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