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Two Pasadena Memorial Students Charged in Alleged Shooting Plot as Adult Suspect Is Freed on Bond

Records detail digital conversations that prosecutors say support the charges.

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.