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Mexico pyramid shooter who took hostages and killed 1 is identified

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A gunman who fatally shot a Canadian tourist and wounded more than a dozen others atop a historic pyramid in Mexico on Monday has been identified, according to officials.

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Authorities identified the gunman as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso, a Mexican national, according to a state official who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly.

Jasso later died by suicide after turning the gun on himself, and security officials found a gun, a knife and ammunition. Authorities said he acted alone, with the State of Mexico government confirming he was the sole assailant on Monday night.

Officials said seven of the victims were struck by gunfire, while others were hurt in the chaos as people scrambled to get down from the pyramids, with some falling during the panic.

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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)

Those hospitalized included tourists from several countries, among them the United States, Colombia, Russia, Brazil and Canada, authorities said. The victims ranged in age from 6 to 61.

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Footage circulating in local media appears to show the suspect positioned atop the structure as visitors rushed for safety below, with gunfire echoing across the site.

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Police and forensic workers stand on a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

The Teotihuacan complex, located just outside Mexico City, is one of the country’s most visited archaeological landmarks, drawing millions of international visitors each year to its towering pre-Hispanic structures.

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The shooting took place shortly after 11:30 a.m. when dozens of tourists were at the top of the Pyramid of the Moon.

Security measures at the site have changed in recent years, with routine entry screenings no longer consistently in place, according to a local guide.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on social media that the shooting would be investigated and that she was in touch with the Canadian Embassy.

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«What happened today in Teotihuacán deeply pains us. I express my most sincere solidarity with the affected individuals and their families,» she wrote.

Anita Anand, Canada’s foreign affairs minister, said on X that as a «result of a horrific act of gun violence, a Canadian was killed and another wounded in Teotihuacán» and that her «thoughts are with their family and loved ones.»

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People visit the Pyramid of the Sun in the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City, Mexico, on March 21, 2024, following the spring equinox. (Henry Romero/Reuters)

Later in the evening, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson also expressed «deep concern» and sadness over the deaths and numerous injuries, and said in a post on X that the U.S. is «ready to provide support as needed while Mexican authorities continue their investigation.»

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The National Institute of Anthropology and History said in a statement that the Teotihuacán archaeological site will remain closed until further notice.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.



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Tim Walz’s jab at Trump over Reflecting Pool draws fraud scandal backlash: ‘Sit this one out’

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Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s viral jab at President Donald Trump over the troubled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleanup drew swift blowback from critics online, who pointed to the massive fraud scandal that unfolded in Minnesota under Walz’s watch.

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«Found an imaginary problem, said only they could fix it, didn’t listen to experts, hired buddies who grifted millions, failed miserably, bragged how great it went,» Walz wrote on Friday in a post on X with over 3.5 million views. «The entire Trump presidency in a nutshell.»

Walz was reacting to a news report about the issues the Trump administration has had cleaning up the historic reflecting pool next to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., which has recently become fodder for Democrats in response to peeling paint and algae growth just weeks after a $14.8 million restoration project was completed. 

Walz’s post, which was received well by some of his supporters, was widely criticized by conservatives, who suggested that Walz’s inability to stop the scammers involved in the massive fraud scandal that unfolded under his watch makes his opinion on the Reflecting Pool less convincing.

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Gov. Tim Walz’s post drew praise from some supporters, but conservatives quickly turned the criticism back on the governor. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images ; Mehmet Eser/Anadolu via Getty Images)

«I’m sorry, TIM WALZ is accusing someone else of enabling grifting?» journalist Mark Hemingway posted on X.

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«From the dude who gave us all those ‘Learing Centers,’» Fox Business senior correspondent Charles Gasparino posted on X.

«Tim Walz: Are you describing yourself?» Minnesota Staff Fraud Reporting Commentary, an account representing more than 480 Minnesota state staff members who have sounded the alarm on fraud in the state, posted on X.

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National Park Service employees and contractors use vacuums to remove green algae from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

«Ya might want to sit this one out…,» Sal Nuzzo, executive director of Consumers Defense, posted on X.

«Actually, the problems were very real: 9% inflation, an open border with 20M+ illegal crossings, fentanyl killing 100K Americans a year, factories shipped overseas, energy dependence, and cities that couldn’t keep the lights on,» former Trump White House spokesman Harrison Fields posted on X. «Voters didn’t imagine those — they lived them. That’s why you’re a retiring governor and failed VP nominee.»

Conservative influencer account Gunther Eagleman accused Walz of presiding over Minnesota’s fraud scandal, posting on X, «Says the biggest fraudster in Minnesota.»

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«Crazy, you found an imaginary war record,» Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden posted on X in response to questions about Walz’s recollection of his military service while running for vice president in 2024.

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Gov. Tim Walz gestures while speaking at the Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Nacho Doce/Reuters)

Fox News Digital reached out to Walz’s office for comment.

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«Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP!»  Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday after alleging vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, where law enforcement activity and cleanup efforts have drawn national attention.

«It has been given a 300 foot long gash, chemicals have been illegally placed in the water, and the beautiful new grass field has been destroyed with a gigantic 86 47 chemically carved into it (Probably inspired by Dirty Cop, James Comey!). Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things – Which will be fully enforced! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT.»

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Más de 15 millones de personas están bajo riesgo de inundaciones por lluvias persistentes en cinco estados de EEUU

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El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional advirtió sobre un riesgo elevado de inundaciones en el centro y sur de Estados Unidos por lluvias persistentes desde el 23 de junio de 2026. (Jennifer Reynolds/The Galveston County Daily News via AP)

Una amplia franja del centro y sur de Estados Unidos enfrenta esta semana un riesgo elevado de inundaciones debido a lluvias persistentes asociadas a humedad tropical, según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS), afectando a más de 15 millones de habitantes desde el martes 23 de junio de 2026. El fenómeno se extiende sobre Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas y Mississippi, donde las autoridades han emitido múltiples avisos ante la posibilidad de desbordamientos y daños a la infraestructura, de acuerdo con reportes de AccuWeather y el NWS.

De acuerdo con el NWS, el patrón atmosférico dominante impulsa rondas sucesivas de tormentas, con potencial para ráfagas de viento superiores a 120 kilómetros por hora (75 millas por hora), granizo y episodios de precipitaciones sostenidas. La amenaza de inundaciones alcanza el nivel 2 sobre 4 en áreas clave, extendiéndose durante la semana. Oficinas regionales, como la de Tulsa, Oklahoma, y Little Rock, Arkansas, han reforzado las advertencias y recomiendan a la población mantenerse informada y no circular por vías anegadas.

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Según FOX Weather, la importancia de la situación radica en los suelos ya saturados, el nivel elevado de cauces y la recurrencia de tormentas en los últimos días, condiciones que potencian la posibilidad de inundaciones repentinas y daños a propiedades, cultivos e infraestructura vial. Las autoridades reiteran la necesidad de seguir las indicaciones oficiales y permanecer atentos a nuevas actualizaciones.

El NWS explica que la interacción entre una masa de aire tropical y sistemas de baja presión en altura favorece la persistencia de lluvias en la región central y sur de Estados Unidos. Según la entidad, el flujo de humedad desde el Golfo de México alimenta la formación de tormentas sucesivas, que descargan precipitaciones intensas sobre áreas ya vulnerables por la saturación del suelo.

AccuWeather señala que este patrón se mantendrá durante varios días, con lluvias que podrían superar los 100 milímetros (4 pulgadas) en sectores de Kansas, Oklahoma y el norte de Texas. El martes 23 de junio, la amenaza de inundaciones repentinas se concentra en estas áreas, extendiéndose a Arkansas y Mississippi el miércoles y jueves, de acuerdo con el pronóstico oficial del NWS.

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Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas y Mississippi concentran las alertas del NWS por tormentas, desbordamientos y daños a la infraestructura. (Richard R. Barron/The ADA News via AP)

El NWS ha publicado advertencias de inundación y riesgo de tormentas severas para múltiples condados y ciudades, incluyendo:

  • Norte y centro de Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth y alrededores).
  • Centro y este de Kansas (ríos Slate Creek y Arkansas River).
  • Centro y este de Oklahoma (área de Tulsa).
  • Oeste y sur de Arkansas (Little Rock y zonas rurales).
  • Oeste de Mississippi.

El martes 23 de junio, ríos como el Slate Creek en Wellington y el Arkansas River en Arkansas City han superado los niveles de alerta. El NWS reportó que el Arkansas River alcanzó los 4,45 metros (14,6 pies), por encima del umbral de inundación, y no se espera una disminución significativa hasta el jueves.

El NWS de Tulsa advierte que la combinación de lluvias intensas y repetidas incrementa el peligro de inundaciones repentinas y crecidas súbitas de arroyos y ríos, lo que podría afectar tanto a zonas urbanas como rurales. En Texas, la oficina de Austin/San Antonio reportó acumulados de hasta 50 milímetros (2 pulgadas) en pocas horas, con previsión de lluvias adicionales.

Según el NWS y AccuWeather, se esperan precipitaciones acumuladas de entre 75 y 125 milímetros (3 a 5 pulgadas) de forma generalizada en las áreas bajo alerta, con posibilidades de superar esos valores en algunos puntos. El riesgo de tormentas severas incluye ráfagas de viento, granizo y, en menor medida, tornados aislados.

El NWS de Little Rock, Arkansas, destacó que el martes por la noche se esperan tormentas fuertes, con vientos intensos como principal amenaza. “Se prevé la llegada de un nuevo sistema de tormentas que afectará especialmente la mitad occidental del estado”, indica el último parte meteorológico.

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En Oklahoma, las lluvias acumuladas entre domingo y martes se estiman entre 25 y 100 milímetros (1 a 4 pulgadas), con posibilidad de eventos adicionales durante la semana. El NWS advierte que los suelos saturados y los cauces elevados aumentan el riesgo de inundaciones rápidas.

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AccuWeather prevé acumulados de más de 100 milímetros de lluvia en sectores de Kansas, Oklahoma y el norte de Texas durante varios días. (Erin Woodiel /The Argus Leader via AP)

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional insta a la población a evitar circular por áreas inundadas y a respetar las señales de advertencia y las instrucciones de evacuación en las zonas de mayor riesgo. La advertencia oficial destaca: “No conduzca en áreas inundadas ni rodee las barricadas. Dos pies (0,6 metros) de agua pueden arrastrar la mayoría de los vehículos. Dé la vuelta, no se ahogue”, enfatiza el comunicado emitido el martes 23 de junio.

Las oficinas regionales del NWS en Tulsa y Little Rock han reforzado los avisos a través de los canales oficiales, mientras que los servicios de emergencia monitorean constantemente el nivel de los ríos y el estado de las infraestructuras. El NWS recomienda consultar el sitio web www.weather.gov para obtener información actualizada.

Las lluvias intensas han generado afectaciones en comunidades rurales y urbanas, daños en infraestructuras viales, cortes de energía y pérdidas en explotaciones agrícolas, según reportes de FOX Weather y AccuWeather. En Mississippi, se documentaron pérdidas en granjas avícolas debido al desbordamiento de cauces.

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De acuerdo con el NWS y FOX Weather, los impactos más severos se registran en áreas donde la combinación de suelos saturados y nuevos episodios de lluvia provocó desbordamientos de ríos y anegamiento de caminos, complicando la movilidad y la logística de emergencia. Las autoridades evalúan los daños y mantienen brigadas listas para responder a incidentes críticos.

El pronóstico del NWS incluye tormentas severas con ráfagas de hasta 120 kilómetros por hora, granizo y tornados aislados. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
El pronóstico del NWS incluye tormentas severas con ráfagas de hasta 120 kilómetros por hora, granizo y tornados aislados. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

El NWS y las agencias estatales recomiendan:

  • Evitar desplazamientos innecesarios en áreas bajo advertencia.
  • No intentar cruzar caminos inundados.
  • Permanecer atentos a los avisos de las autoridades locales.
  • Preparar planes de evacuación en caso de residir en zonas de riesgo.
  • Mantenerse informados a través de canales oficiales y medios de comunicación confiables.

“Es fundamental seguir las recomendaciones oficiales para reducir el riesgo de lesiones y pérdidas materiales”, subrayan los comunicados del NWS.

La previsión indica que las condiciones de inestabilidad persistirán hasta el viernes 26 de junio, con posibilidad de nuevas tormentas y acumulados adicionales de lluvia. El NWS anticipa que algunas comunidades podrían enfrentar precipitaciones superiores a 125 milímetros (5 pulgadas), con riesgo de inundaciones localizadas.

Se monitorea de cerca el comportamiento de los principales ríos y arroyos, así como las zonas urbanas susceptibles a anegamientos rápidos. Los organismos de protección civil y los servicios de emergencia permanecen en alerta para responder a eventuales situaciones críticas y emitir advertencias adicionales si la evolución meteorológica lo requiere.

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Suspect ‘neutralized’ after Montreal shooting leaves at least 2 dead including officer

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A gunman was «neutralized» Monday following a shooting in Montreal that left one police officer and one other person dead. 

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Authorities told Fox News that the shooting happened in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of the city.

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A shooting in Montreal left one person dead Monday, as well as a police officer, authorities said.  (Getty Images)

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At a news conference, Montreal police (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal) Chief Fady Dagher said officers were called to the Hilton Garden Inn where someone opened fire on them, he said. 

A male officer and a civilian died, he said. A female officer was injured and taken to a hospital in critical condition but was upgraded to stable condition. 

«It’s a tragedy. It’s a nightmare,» Dagher said. 

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The weapon used in the shooting was recovered, the chief said. 

In an alert, issued around 12:30 p.m., authorities advised people in the Côte-des-Neiges area to shelter indoors because of an «armed and dangerous suspect» in the neighborhood. 

«If you are in the affected area, shelter indoors, lock the doors, stay away from windows and follow instructions of local authorities,» the alert stated. 

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Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reacted to the shooting online. 

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Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada leaves a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Reuters)

«My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of the police officer who died in the line of duty in Côte-des-Neiges,» she wrote. «My thoughts are also with all those affected by this tragedy. We are closely following the evolution of the situation and ask the public to respect the instructions of the SPVM.»

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In a post on X, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said she was «deeply shaken» by the shooting and that the provincial government would offer its full co-operation to the relevant authorities. 

«Such acts have no place here. We are monitoring the situation closely,» Fréchette said. 

Details about the alleged gunman or what led to the shooting have not been disclosed. 

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It has been 24 years since the last (SPVM) officer was killed in the line of duty, Dagher said.

Brandon Elkaim, who lives near where the shooting happened, said he was shocked to learn of the violence in the area. 

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A shooting in Montreal, Quebec, Canada left a police officer dead, as well as one other person, authorities said Monday.  (Photographer: Nasuna Stuart-Ulin/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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«It was about 10 or 12, what we now know, were shots in a row,» he told CTV News. «About 10 minutes went by of quiet but in that time, we saw the park completely empty out, parents and kids running in a panic.»

As of Monday afternoon, there was no immediate threat to the public, authorities said. 



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