Forensic workers remove a victim's body from a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

By The Canadian Press

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum promises investigation of shooting that killed Canadian

Apr 21, 2026 | 3:34 AM

MEXICO CITY — Prime Minister Mark Carney thanked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday for her “personal attention” to a tragic shooting that killed one Canadian tourist and wounded another.

Speaking to reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in Ottawa, Carney offered condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

“It’s a sad day,” Carney said.

Sheinbaum has promised an investigation. She posted on social media that Monday’s shooting at the site of the Teotihuacán pyramids “deeply pains” her government and she was in touch with the Canadian Embassy.

“It’s a terrible circumstance,” Carney said. “I very much appreciate President Sheinbaum’s personal attention to the matter. We’re working with Mexican authorities on the situation.”

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Mexican officials identified the shooter to The Associated Press as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Video and photos published by local news outlets show a gunman standing atop one of the pyramids while dozens of tourists ducked for cover.

The Security Cabinet of Mexico said on social media 13 people — including a Canadian they listed as 29-year-old Delicia Li de Yong — were taken to hospital.

The Teotihuacan pyramids are a series of massive structures built by three different ancient civilizations on the outskirts of Mexico City that drew more than 1.8 million international visitors last year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 21, 2026.

— With files from The Associated Press

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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum promises investigation of shooting that killed Canadian

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