The horror from the top of the pyramid
The scene was straight out of a movie, but the terror was absolutely real. An armed man, stationed at the top of the majestic Pyramid of the Moon, opened fire on tourists visiting the archaeological site of Teotihuacán. The attack turned a day of history into a nightmare.
Chaos broke out in seconds. According to testimonies, the attacker shot at people on the platform and at those who were going down the stairs. Some threw themselves on the ground to cover themselves; Others ran blindly among the ancient structures, looking for any shelter.
The toll is heartbreaking: a Canadian woman died and at least 12 tourists were injured. Among the victims are citizens of Colombia, Canada, Russia, Brazil and the United States. The Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Mexico confirmed injuries from projectiles and falls during the stampede.
Authorities reported that the attacker died at the scene after a self-inflicted gunshot. A firearm, a knife and useful cartridges were seized at the scene.
The first to respond were the site’s own security elements, followed by the National Guard. All protocols were activated to evacuate and transfer the injured to hospitals.
The questions that remain floating in the air
Now comes the hardest part: understanding why. The authorities maintain communication with the consulates of the affected countries and continue investigations to clarify the motive.
Meanwhile, the image of coroners carefully lowering a body down the stone stairs will remain engraved as a tragic symbol. A violent and inexplicable act stained a sacred place, leaving families devastated and a huge question about security in our most emblematic spaces.
