Overview
- The attacker fired from the Moon Pyramid on Monday, killing a Canadian visitor and injuring others before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot.
- Officials first reported six injured, with later tallies ranging from nine to 13, including a child treated for a gunshot wound.
- State investigators recovered a gun, a knife, and ammunition at the scene, and the State of Mexico’s security chief said signs point to a targeted attack.
- Victims include foreign nationals from countries such as Colombia, Russia, the Netherlands, Brazil, the United States, and Canada, and President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered a full inquiry and contacted Canada’s embassy.
- Videos shared online show a masked shooter firing down the steps as tourists took cover, and authorities are reviewing the footage as part of the probe.