Tourists flee in terror after gunman opens fire from top of ancient Mexican pyramid

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A drone view of visitors at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan as they gather to welcome the spring equinox, in Teotihuacan, State of Mexico, Mexico, March 21, 2026. REUTERS/Alberto Fajardo
Two are dead and several others are injured in the shootout (Picture: REUTERS)

A gunman opened fire on tourists gathered to visit Mexico’s Teotihuacan ⁠pyramid.

He shot a ‌Canadian woman dead and injured several others ​before killing himself, police said.

At least six people were injured, four by gunfire and two by falling, the State of Mexico said.

Mexico’s security cabinet ​said the injured ​people were receiving medical care.

They announced they have seized a firearm, a bladed weapon and live ammunition from the historic site.