Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.
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Notable Quotes
"It is safe to be in Mexico."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"This act was not spontaneous."
— José Luis Cervantes Martínez , Other
"What happened today in Teotihuacan pains us deeply."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"My thoughts are with their family and loved ones, and Global Affairs consular officials are in touch to provide assistance."
— Anita Anand , Politician
"The attack reveals an interest in replicating previous ones in what is known as a copycat."
— José Luis Cervantes , Other
"Everything indicates that this person had traits of psychological problems, and was influenced by episodes that have occurred outside Mexico."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"We are convinced that the security of the World Cup is guaranteed."
— Omar García Harfuch , Politician
"We all know that we had not seen anything like this in Mexico before."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"Evidence collected so far suggests a psychopathic profile of the attacker, characterized by a tendency to imitate violent acts that occurred in other places and at other times."
— José Luis Cervantes Martínez , Other
"Yesterday’s attack highlights the urgent need to strengthen our security protocols."
— Claudia Sheinbaum , Politician
"This act was not spontaneous."
— Jose Luis Cervantes , Politician
Key People
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Jose Luis Cervantes is the attorney general of the State of Mexico.
Attorney general of the state of Mexico discussing the investigation into the attack.
José Luis Cervantes Martínez is the attorney general of the State of Mexico.
Julio César Jaso Ramírez is the gunman involved in the shooting at Teotihuacán.
Jasso was identified as the gunman responsible for the shooting at Teotihuacán.
Julio César Jasso Ramírez is identified as the shooter in the incident.
Omar García Harfuch is the head of security in Mexico.
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The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.
An armed man opened fire atop the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, killing one Canadian and injuring at least 13 others. The shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A gunman opened fire from atop the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others. Authorities linked the attack to the 'Columbine effect'.
The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids was influenced by U.S. school shootings, including the Columbine massacre, and had psychological issues, officials said.
A 27-year-old suspect who opened fire at the Teotihuacan archaeological site possessed material related to the Columbine school shooting in the United States, Mexican authorities said.
A gunman opened fire on tourists at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others. Authorities found materials referencing the 1999 Columbine massacre among his belongings.
Officials stated that the gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids was influenced by violent acts in the U.S., including the Columbine massacre.
A 27-year-old gunman opened fire on tourists at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others. Authorities found materials referencing the 1999 Columbine massacre among his belongings.
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