A 33-year-old mother in Texas is facing new serious charges after allegedly pointing a shotgun at a baby, just months after she was arrested for helping her teenage son plan a mass school shooting.
Ashley Pardo of San Antonio is now accused of endangering a child with criminal negligence following disturbing new evidence discovered by police.
Original Arrest for Allegedly Supporting Son’s School Shooting Plan
Ashley Pardo was first arrested on May 12, 2025, after police said she helped her 13-year-old son gather tactical gear and ammunition in preparation for a mass shooting. Authorities found the teen near Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio and took him into custody before any violence occurred.
Pardo was charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism and was released on bond with partial house arrest. Her son remains in juvenile custody and faces charges of possessing a prohibited weapon, with more possible charges under review.
New Charges After Disturbing Cellphone Photo Found
While investigating Pardo’s earlier case, police searched her phone and found a disturbing photo from March 2023. The image allegedly shows Pardo pointing a shotgun at the head of an 11-month-old baby girl, with her finger on the trigger.
According to the arrest affidavit, she sent the photo to the baby’s father along with a text that read, “Tell her to keep being bad.”
Another message reportedly referred to the baby as a “brat.” The police believe this behavior put the baby in serious danger and showed extreme negligence.
Arrested Again and Banned from Contact With Her Children
Following this new evidence, Pardo was arrested again on Thursday and charged with abandoning or endangering a child with criminal negligence. A magistrate judge set her bond at $45,000 and ordered her to have no contact with any of her children.
Pardo had already been out on a $75,000 bond for the earlier terrorism-related charge connected to her son’s alleged plan to attack his middle school.
Troubling Behavior and Family Concerns
The case has shocked the local community, especially after police revealed that Pardo had shown support for her son’s violent behavior.
In January, the teen had been questioned for drawing violent images of Rhodes Middle School, including a “suicide route” and a muzzle flash. He had also researched the 2019 New Zealand mosque shootings and was eventually removed from the school.
On the day of his arrest, the teen reportedly told his grandmother that he was “going to be famous,” indicating he may have been planning a deadly attack.
The case of Ashley Pardo raises serious concerns about child safety and how early warning signs of violence are handled. From supporting her son’s dangerous behavior to allegedly endangering a baby, the situation highlights failures on many levels.
As the legal process continues, authorities are working to protect the children involved and prevent similar threats in the future.
