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TUE · 2026-04-21 · 19:34 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0421-71302
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Mexico temple gunman ranted about pyramid's gruesome history to hostages: ‘Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you’

A 27-year-old gunman, Julio César Jasso, opened fire on tourists at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, on Monday, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others before taking his own life. Jasso reportedly ranted about the pyramid's history of sacrifices, threatening to sacrifice the tourists and referencing Adolf Hitler and the Columbine High School shooting anniversary.

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Mexico temple gunman ranted about pyramid's gruesome history to hostages: ‘Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you’
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A 27-year-old gunman, Julio César Jasso, opened fire on tourists at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, on Monday, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others before taking his own life. Jasso reportedly ranted about the pyramid's history of sacrifices, threatening to sacrifice the tourists and referencing Adolf Hitler and the Columbine High School shooting anniversary. He claimed to have sacrificed two Koreans and threatened European tourists. The Teotihuacan complex, a popular archaeological site near Mexico City, draws millions of visitors annually. Seven people were shot, while others sustained injuries from falls during the chaos.

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Among those taken to a hospital were six people from the United States, three from Colombia, one from Russia, one from Brazil, one from the Netherlands and one from Canada.

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Seven people were shot at the Teotihuacan complex, and in total, 13 people were injured.

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Julio César Jasso, 27, shouted 'Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you' while pointing a gun at tourists.

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A 27-year-old gunman opened fire on tourists at Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others before taking his own life.

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Jasso purportedly timed the shooting to coincide with the 27th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and Adolf Hitler's birthday.

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close Video One dead, several injured after shooting at Mexican tourist spot A 27-year-old gunman opened fire on tourists from atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian woman and injuring 13 others before taking his own life. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hören Sie sich diesen Artikel an 2 Min The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several other people at Mexico's ancient pyramids on Monday reportedly bragged about sacrificing his victims, according to a video taken by one of his hostages. Julio César Jasso, 27, who was reportedly obsessed with Adolf Hitler, shouted as he pointed a gun at the terrified tourists atop the Pyramid of the Moon at Mexico’s Teotihuacan ruins, just outside Mexico-city" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="1779" data-entity-type="location">Mexico City. "Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you," he said, the New York Post reported. "This was built for sacrifices. Not for visiting and taking a f******, s***** photo," he said in a video taken by a filmed by a tourist. VIDEO ALLEGEDLY SHOWS MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE ATTACKER BUYING $2K IN FIREWORKS DAYS BEFORE TRUCK RAMPAGE Police and forensic workers stand on a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. (Eduardo Verdugo/AP Photo) Jasso purportedly timed the shooting to coincide with the 27th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado, as well as Adolf Hitler's birthday. "See. I keep my word. Two f****** Koreans are dead there. I sacrificed them like dogs," he said. "You all, s***, who’ve come from f****** Europe, you’re not going back," he continued. RISE IN ANTISEMITIC EXTREMISM FUELS WAVE OF TERROR PLOTS IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 2020 The Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun are seen along with smaller structures lining the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacan, Mexico, on March 19, 2020. A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and injured several other before taking his own life at the popular site, authorities said Monday. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP) Seven people were shot at the Teotihuacan complex, located just outside Mexico-city" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="1779" data-entity-type="location">Mexico City. The ruins are one of Mexico’s most visited archaeological landmarks, drawing millions of international visitors each year to its towering pre-Hispanic structures. In total, 13 people were injured. The nature of the other injures weren't disclosed but some people fell when the shooting started, including some who were climbing on the pyramids. Forensic experts carry the body of a victim down a pyramid after a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, on April 20, 2026. (Eduardo Verdugo/AP) Among those taken to a hospital were six people from the United States, three from Colombia, one from Russia, one from Brazil, one from the Netherlands and one from Canada, the local government said. The youngest person who was hurt was 6; the oldest was 61, Mexican authorities said. Jasso, who acted alone, shot and killed himself. Authorities later found a gun, a knife and ammunition at the scene. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com. Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world." By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
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