HOUSTON – A Houston firefighter and his wife, an emergency room doctor, are being praised after they helped injured victims during a shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico.
Houston Fire Department Captain Andrew Roseborough and Dr. Jyothi Lagisetty say they were visiting the historic site when gunfire broke out near the Temple of the Moon.
Roseborough said the visit had started as a peaceful tour before the situation changed suddenly.
“It really was a beautiful day,” Roseborough said.
He said the couple then heard what sounded like multiple gunshots and people screaming.
“I heard more pops and people screaming,” Roseborough said.
The couple took cover as the scene unfolded. Later, they said they heard someone calling for medical help.
“Somebody yelled doctor, doctor,” Roseborough said.
They ran toward the voice and found a child who had been shot.
Lagisetty said she immediately began assessing the child.
“Making sure that they’re breathing,” Lagisetty said.
She said the child had injuries to the lower extremity and they worked to control bleeding using direct pressure rather than a tourniquet, based on the patient’s condition.
“We were able to wrap it around,” Lagisetty said.
Roseborough said they also assisted a woman who had been shot, using materials provided by bystanders to help control bleeding.
“It felt normal,” Roseborough said, describing how they relied on their training.
The couple said they later learned the victims they helped were reported to be in stable condition the following day.
When asked about being called heroes, both downplayed the label, saying they were simply doing what their training prepared them to do.
Roseborough said their actions reflected the response expected of Houston firefighters and medical professionals in an emergency.