Overview

• Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested and charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism for allegedly supporting her son's planned attack on Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio.
• Her son, a middle school student, faces terrorism charges after being found with ammunition, a homemade explosive, and writings referencing white supremacist ideology.
• Authorities say Pardo purchased tactical gear, ammunition, and other materials for her son despite warnings from law enforcement, school officials, and child protective services about his violent behavior.
• The boy’s grandmother reported him to police after discovering live ammunition, a makeshift explosive, and his attempts to strike a bullet with a hammer.
• Both mother and son remain under investigation as law enforcement examines the extent of materials acquired and potential ideological influences.