A tragic incident occurred at the famous archaeological complex of Teotihuacan in Mexico: an armed man opened fire on tourists near the Pyramid of the Moon. According to preliminary reports, a Canadian citizen was killed in the attack, and 13 others were injured to varying degrees, including tourists from Russia, Canada, the USA, Colombia, the Netherlands, and other countries.
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Details of the Attack Near the Pyramid of the Moon
The attacker was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez from Mexico City. Armed with a gun and a knife, he climbed to the first step of the Mayan pyramid and opened fire on a crowd of visitors. The victims sustained injuries from both gunfire and falls while trying to escape.
According to police reports, the attacker was wearing a t-shirt with the phrase “disconnect and self-destruct” along with an image created by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, photos from the scene show that the man was wearing a mask and a checkered shirt.
In a video circulated on social media, a woman can be heard screaming, “Call the police!” against the backdrop of gunfire sounds.
Government Response and Investigation
Following the attack, local authorities launched a large-scale operation to ensure the safety of citizens and search for possible accomplices of the attacker. The operation involved the Mexican National Guard, army units, state police, and municipal agents.
The Teotihuacan archaeological park was urgently evacuated and closed to visitors. Staff from the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Mexico and forensic experts quickly arrived at the scene to conduct investigative actions. The area around the Pyramid of the Moon remains under heightened security, and experts continue to work on establishing the circumstances of the attack.
Law enforcement is investigating how the armed man was able to enter the complex despite the presence of checkpoints. The motives for the attack remain unknown at this time, as the attacker took his own life after the incident.