Canadian Tourist Killed, 13 Injured in Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids

One Canadian tourist was killed and 13 others—including travelers from the U.S., Colombia, and Brazil—were injured at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico on Monday after a gunman opened fire on the popular archaeological site.

According to official reports, a 27-year-old man from Mexico City began firing from the summit of the Pyramid of the Moon at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time. The suspect reportedly fired at least 20 rounds before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mexican officials stated the gunman acted alone and a motive has not yet been determined.

TMR has reached out to the Mexico Tourist Board for a statement about the shooting.

The entire Teotihuacán archaeological zone is now closed indefinitely. Located just 30 miles from Mexico City, the zone is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a cornerstone of the region’s tourism economy. It consistently ranks as Mexico’s second most-visited archaeological site, trailing only Chichén Itzá, and attracts more than 1.3 million visitors annually.

The shooting comes at a critical moment for Mexican tourism, just a few weeks after cartel violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and just months away from Mexico co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June.

Teotihuacán was supposed to be a primary hub for tournament-related cultural events, including a highly publicized immersive nighttime show, during the World Cup.