What should have been another day of cultural exploration at one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites turned into a scene of chaos and heroism. Around 11:20 a.m., panic gripped hundreds of Mexican and international visitors at the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan when a 27-year-old man, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, began shooting indiscriminately. Amid the gunfire and stampedes, two American tourists emerged as key figures in preventing an even greater tragedy, Metro World News reported.
Captain Andy Roseborrough, a Houston firefighter, and his wife, Dr. Jyothi Lagisetty, were descending the pyramid after enjoying a hot air balloon ride that morning. Upon hearing the gunshots, the couple initially sought cover; however, when they heard desperate cries for help, they didn’t hesitate to assist the victims.
At the scene, they found a six-year-old boy with multiple gunshot wounds. The captain and the doctor quickly worked together to control the bleeding and stabilize the child. While providing this care, they also attended to a woman who had sustained a gunshot wound, keeping them safe until emergency services arrived.
The final toll of the attack was devastating: a Canadian tourist lost her life, and 13 other people were injured, including citizens of the United States, Colombia, Brazil, and Russia. The assailant, who was carrying a backpack containing literature and images related to violent events in the United States, took his own life at the scene.
The Houston Fire Department expressed deep pride in the actions of Roseborrough and his wife, emphasizing that “service doesn’t stop when your shift ends.” The archaeological site has since reopened under strict security measures, and the world recognizes the courage of this couple who traded their vacation for a rescue mission in the heart of Mexico.
Source: publimetro
