Texas Mom Busted for Aiding Son’s Planned Middle School Mass Shooting [WATCH]

A Texas woman has been arrested and charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism after allegedly providing her son with ammunition and tactical gear as he plotted a mass shooting at a local middle school.

Ashley Pardo, 33, was taken into custody on Monday following an investigation into her teenage son’s behavior and planning related to what authorities have identified as a potential mass casualty event at Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by ABC News, Pardo’s son exhibited signs of planning “mass targeted violence,” including drawing a map of the school marked “suicide route” and creating illustrations of rifles next to the school’s name.

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Investigators stated that Pardo supplied him with gear and ammunition, reportedly in exchange for help babysitting his younger siblings.

The affidavit revealed a series of escalating red flags.

School officials had previously identified the boy for concerning online activity, including searches related to mass shootings such as the 2019 Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand.

The boy allegedly displayed a fascination with previous mass shooters and was suspended after searching for footage of the Christchurch shooting using a school-issued device.

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Later that same day, according to investigators, the teen attempted suicide using a straight razor. He sustained severe injuries requiring over 100 stitches.

The investigation escalated after the boy’s grandmother contacted law enforcement on Monday.

She reported that she had witnessed the teenager striking a live bullet with a hammer and stated that he told her he had received the bullet from his mother.

The grandmother also told police that Pardo had taken the boy to a military surplus store, where she allegedly purchased tactical equipment, including a black vest capable of holding ballistic plates, a tactical helmet, and military-style clothing.

According to the affidavit, the boy also reportedly told his grandmother that he was “going to be famous” before being driven to school by his mother.

Following that statement, the grandmother searched his room and discovered a cache of items, including loaded magazines and what appeared to be an improvised explosive device.

The device was labeled “For Brenton Tarrant,” referencing the Christchurch mosque shooter, and was adorned with neo-Nazi imagery such as “SS” and the “14 words” slogan.

Authorities also found a handwritten note containing references to various mass shootings.

School officials confirmed that the boy arrived at Rhodes Middle School on Monday wearing camouflage pants, a face mask, and tactical clothing before leaving the campus shortly after his arrival. He was later apprehended off-campus.

In a letter to parents, Rhodes Middle School Principal Felismina Martinez said the student had been detained and would face charges of terrorism.

“Please know we take all potential threats seriously and act immediately to protect everyone in our care,” Martinez stated.

“We will always remain vigilant to ensure our learning and working environment is safe and secure.”

Pardo was released on bond Tuesday. A court hearing is scheduled for July.

Authorities have not released the name of the juvenile involved, consistent with legal protections for minors. The case remains under investigation.

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