In brief
In a tragic incident at the ancient Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacán, a 27-year-old Mexican gunman opened fire, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist and injuries to 13 others. The shooter, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, was found with literature referencing the Columbine shooting among other violent materials. Following the attack, Mexican authorities are strengthening security measures at tourist sites across the country ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
The gunman who opened fire atop Mexico's ancient Pyramid of the Moon appeared to have been influenced by other violent shootings and showed signs of psychological problems, the country's president said on Tuesday.Julio César Jasso Ramírez, 27, a Mexican national, carried a handgun, dozens of cartridges, a knife and literature referencing acts of violence, officials said on Tuesday. According to Mexico's top prosecutor, Jasso Ramírez planned and carried out the attack alone before fatally shooting himself after a standoff with police.The gunfire resulted in the tragic death of a Canadian woman, with 13 others injured at the popular tourist site northwest of Mexico City. Based on everything indicated by the prosecutorial authorities, this person showed signs of psychological problems and was influenced by incidents that occurred abroad, President Claudia Sheinbaum said during a Tuesday media conference. The gunman brought with him documents referencing the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in the United States, highlighting a troubling connection to notorious acts of violence.Experts on the scene revealed that Jasso Ramírez had visited the archaeological site multiple times prior to the attack, signaling that this act was premeditated, not spontaneous. Footage from tourists showed him making threats while firing upon visitors and authorities.In the aftermath, the Teotihuacán site, a UNESCO World Heritage site that welcomed approximately 1.8 million visitors last year, was closed for security reassessments. It is expected to reopen with enhanced safety measures, including metal detectors and increased security checkpoints.President Sheinbaum emphasized that efforts to ensure safety would continue, especially in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup event, stating, It is safe to be in Mexico.\
