A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site near Mexico City on Monday, April 20, 2026, killing a Canadian woman and injuring six other people before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Mexican authorities. The attack occurred in the morning at the UNESCO World Heritage site, a major tourist destination famous for its massive pyramids.
The State of Mexico's Attorney General's Office confirmed the victim was a Canadian national. The six injured individuals include five women and one man, with nationalities reported as Mexican, Brazilian, and Dutch. All were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Preliminary investigations by state prosecutors indicate the assailant, identified as a 32-year-old Mexican man, acted alone. Authorities have stated there is no evidence linking the attack to organized crime, suggesting it was an isolated act. Security has been reinforced in the area following the incident.
The Canadian government has acknowledged it is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Mexico and is providing consular assistance. The Teotihuacan site was temporarily closed but has since reopened to the public.
