The gunman who opened fire atop Mexico’s ancient Pyramid of the Moon appeared to have been influenced by other violent shootings and showed signs of psychological problems, the country’s president said on Tuesday.
Julio César Jasso Ramírez, 27, a Mexican national, carried a handgun, dozens of cartridges, a knife and literature referencing acts of violence, officials said on Tuesday.
Mexico’s top prosecutor said Jasso Ramírez planned and carried out the attack alone. The gunman fatally shot himself after a standoff with police.
A Canadian woman was killed and 13 others were injured at the popular tourist site northwest of Mexico City.
Meanwhile, Mexico says it is tightening security at major tourist sites after a deadly shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City.
A gunman opened fire from one of the pyramids at the UNESCO-listed site, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring around a dozen others.
The incident has raised urgent concerns as Mexico prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup with the United States and Canada.
President Claudia Sheinbaum says security measures are being reinforced, especially at high-traffic attractions like Teotihuacan.
