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A gunman opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s Pyramids of Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian woman and injuring several others. Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live ammunition from the historic site.
A gunman opened fire at the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, resulting in the death of a Canadian woman and injuries to several others, as confirmed by police. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that authorities from federal, state, and local agencies are addressing the incident, expressing solidarity with those affected and their families.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that authorities from federal, state, and local agencies are responding to the shooting incident at Teotihuacan. Additionally, she expressed her solidarity with the affected individuals and their families and noted that they are in contact with the Canadian embassy.
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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.
A shooter opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s Pyramids of Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian woman and injuring several others. pic.twitter.com/6EDMUbuewE
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Videos on social media shows terrified tourists fleeing the area after gunfire rang out.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says authorities from federal, state and local agencies are responding to the matter.
‘What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply hurts us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the people affected and their families. We are in contact with the Canadian embassy,’ she said.
The pre-Hispanic city was one of the most important cultural centres in Mesoamerica.
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