An American man, identified as Edgar Welch, was fatally shot by Mexican police on Friday in a Pizzagate related incident. The gunman had a history of spreading false conspiracy theories and targeted a local pizza restaurant in Mexico City.

According to witnesses, Welch was armed and had barricaded himself inside the restaurant before opening fire on patrons. Police were called to the scene and attempted to negotiate with the gunman, but their efforts were unsuccessful. In a statement, the Mexican authorities confirmed that Welch was shot and killed during the altercation.

This incident comes just weeks after Welch was involved in a similar shooting in North Carolina, where he targeted another pizza restaurant. In that incident, Welch was also fatally shot by police after refusing to surrender his weapon.

The Pizzagate conspiracy theory, which alleges that high-ranking officials are involved in a child sex trafficking ring, has been debunked numerous times. However, it continues to draw followers like Welch who are willing to take extreme measures based on false information.

The investigation into the motives behind Welch's actions is ongoing, but officials warn against the dangers of believing in baseless conspiracy theories and the potential for violence that they can incite.