Canadian Tourist Killed In Teotihuacan Shooting As Mexican Leader Orders Probe
A Canadian tourist was killed and several people injured in a recent shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site, officials said.
Mexico's president ordered a probe into the attack as federal and local authorities began investigating the scene. Officials have not yet identified a motive, and it was not immediately clear whether the victims were targeted or caught in random gunfire.
Teotihuacan is a major historic tourist destination, and the shooting prompted concern about visitor safety at public archaeological sites. Authorities said they will review evidence and witness statements to determine responsibility and any security lapses, and they urged the public to avoid speculation while the probe proceeds.
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- A Canadian woman was shot and killed at Teotihuacan, a major tourist site near Mexico City
- Four people were wounded by gunfire and two others injured in falls; victims include tourists from Colombia, Russia, and Canada
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered a full investigation, coordinated with the Canadian Embassy, and sent federal officials to the site
- Authorities say the gunman took his own life and recovered a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the scene
- Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and security officials have not released further investigative details
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