Gunman kills tourist, injures 13 at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids

Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacan archaeological zone. PIC/AFP

A shooting at the historic Teotihuacan pyramids has left a Canadian tourist dead and multiple others injured on Monday (local time).

Mexican authorities said the incident occurred at the popular archaeological site when a man opened fire, killing a Canadian woman before taking his own life.

Officials recovered a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live ammunition from the scene. At least 13 people were injured in the attack, with eight remaining hospitalised. Several victims sustained gunshot wounds.

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