Killing at Teotihuacán!
Teotihuacán is one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Mexico City.
Mexico City, Apr 20 (EFE).-
A shooting at the archaeological site of Teotihuacán in the State of Mexico on Monday left at least two dead —a Canadian tourist and the assailant— and 13 foreigners injured, eight of whom remain hospitalized and five have been discharged, Mexican authorities said.
The Mexican government’s Security Cabinet said that 13 people of various nationalities were taken to local hospitals after the attack.
Among the injured are six US citizens, three Colombians, two Brazilians, one Canadian, and one Russian.
Of the six Americans, there are four women aged 61, 34, 27, and 26, and two men aged 38 and 29.
There are also three Colombians – a child under 6 years old and two women aged 22 and 37 -, two Brazilians – aged 13 and 55 -, a Canadian aged 29 and a Russian aged 32.
The attacker has been identified as 27-year-old Julio César Jasso Ramírez, a resident of Mexico City, after a voter ID card was found at the scene, according to preliminary reports from local authorities.
As of now, the motive for the attack and further details about the attacker have not been disclosed.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the attack, expressed her solidarity with the victims and their families, and confirmed that her government was in contact with Canadian authorities to follow up on the case and provide support to those affected.
Meanwhile, the ambassadors of the US and Canada have expressed their condolences for the tragedy.
On Monday morning, an armed man opened fire on visitors at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán, causing panic and a stampede before being found dead, while authorities investigate a possible suicide.
Teotihuacán is one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Mexico City. EFE
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