Tourist shot dead, others injured at historic pyramid

Tourist shot dead, others injured at historic pyramid

A Canadian tourist has been killed and multiple others injured after a gunman opened fire at a historic site in Mexico.

Local authorities said the man began shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids before turning the gun on himself and dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Mexican authorities say four people were wounded by gunshots, and two more were injured from falling on the pyramid during the ensuing chaos.

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Among the injured are Colombian, Russian and Canadian tourists.

Video and photos published by local news organisations show a man standing with a gun on top of one pyramid while people duck for cover.

A number of gunshots ring out in the videos.

The Teotihuacán pyramids are a series of massive structures on the outskirts of Mexico City built by three different ancient civilisations.

As one of Mexico's most important tourist destinations, the site drew more than 1.8 million international visitors last year, according to government figures.

More to come. Reported with Associated Press

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