Ashley Pardo, 33, is facing a charge of aiding in terrorism after authorities learned she allegedly bought ammunition and tactical gear for her son, whose concerning behaviors had previously been communicated to her by law enforcement,

Pardo had bought the materials for her son as a reward for babysitting his younger siblings, per a Bexar County arrest affidavit. The alleged planned violence put Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School "in further fear of serious bodily injury,

The mother was arrested on allegations she purchased ammunition and tactical gear for her son, who authorities said was planning "mass targeted violence" at a San Antonio school.