• A Texas mother, Ashley Pardo, is charged with aiding in her son's planned school attack.
• The son showed fascination with mass shooters, leading to prior police contacts.
• Authorities discovered disturbing drawings and gear indicating violence plans.
• Pardo allegedly supplied ammunition and tactical equipment to her son.
• The incident raises serious questions about parental responsibility in school safety.

A Texas mother, Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested for allegedly purchasing ammunition and tactical gear for her son, who intended to commit "mass targeted violence" at Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office reported that Pardo knowingly aided her son's violent plans, including providing supplies typically used for a mass shooting, all while receiving babysitting services in return, according to ABC News and CBS News.

The事件 began in January when school officials discovered an alarming drawing by Pardo’s son, depicting a map of the school labeled "suicide route," along with a rifle. Witnesses, including the boy's grandmother, stated that he exhibited a fascination with mass shooters and had engaged in online research about previous attacks, including the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting, as noted by India Times and BBC.

In April, following his research on mass shootings, the boy was suspended from school and reportedly attempted suicide, which led to increased tensions surrounding his mental health. When he returned to school, he later appeared wearing tactical gear and a mask, raising immediate security concerns among staff, according to HuffPost and India Times.

On Monday, after being alerted about the potential threat, police intervened, detaining the boy who had been found playing with live ammunition and a hammer. The investigation revealed that Pardo had been purchasing tactical items for him, including a tactical vest and explosives, which contained references to the Christchurch shooter, as stated by CBS News and BBC.

The principal of Rhodes Middle School, Felismina Martinez, reassured parents in a statement, emphasizing that the school takes all threats seriously and is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment. Pardo has been released on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled for a pre-indictment hearing, according to ABC News and HuffPost.