{"id":58571,"date":"2026-04-20T20:12:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/canadian-tourist-killed-in-shooting-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids\/20\/04\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:12:54","slug":"canadian-tourist-killed-in-shooting-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/canadian-tourist-killed-in-shooting-at-mexicos-teotihuacan-pyramids\/20\/04\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico&#8217;s Teotihuac\u00e1n pyramids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Monday while visiting the Teotihuac\u00e1n pyramids in Mexico, according to local authorities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexico&#8217;s security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least four people. The shooter later took his own life, the Security Cabinet said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a video posted on X, verified by CBS News, a man with a gun is seen pacing near the top of the Pyramid of the Moon. In another video, gunshots can be heard as visitors of the archeological site are seen walking at the bottom of the pyramid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At least two other people were injured from falls, officials said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexico&#8217;s Security Cabinet said a firearm, a bladed weapon and ammunition were found at the scene.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Forensic workers carry the body of a victim down a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. \/ Credit: Eduardo Verdugo \/ AP<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;What happened today in Teotihuac\u00e1n deeply pains us,&#8221; Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a statement on Monday. &#8220;I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mexican authorities are in contact with the Canadian embassy about the incident, Sheinbaum said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Teotihuac\u00e1n pyramids are located 30 miles north of Mexico City. The pyramids are one of Mexico&#8217;s most important and visited archeological sites, with millions of tourists flocking to them each year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/canadian-tourist-killed-shooting-mexicos-212738755.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Monday while visiting the Teotihuac&aacute;n pyramids in Mexico, according to local authorities. 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