Overview
- Harris County records state two Pasadena Memorial High School students face conspiracy to commit capital murder after an alleged plan for a mass shooting.
- Emilio Lopez, 18, was released on a $100,000 bond, and his next court date is set for January 7, 2026.
- An unnamed juvenile co-defendant is also charged, with identities withheld in filings due to age.
- Court documents cite messages discussing guns, ammunition and strategic planning, with witnesses linking the social media accounts and one reporting a warning not to attend school on Monday.
- Pasadena ISD says there is no active threat, noting families were notified during the Thanksgiving break and that the district is cooperating with law enforcement.