Pasadena Memorial High School Shooting Plot Foiled by Student Tip

Plot to Attack Pasadena Memorial High School

• 🎯 A potential mass shooting at Pasadena Memorial High School was prevented due to individuals speaking up.
• 🚨 An 18-year-old student, Emilio Lopez, has been charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder.
• 📱 The investigation began on November 24th after a student and parent reported receiving social media messages warning, "Don't come to school on Monday."

Details of the Alleged Plan

• 💬 Screenshots of messages revealed a detailed plan for a mass shooting, including claims that weapons and ammunition were gathered.
• ⚠️ Messages included statements like, "I'll give them a reason to hate me. This has to be planned strategically. We can take hostages to draw it out longer."
• 📸 Another anonymous witness provided screenshots of a conversation with a suspect, including a photo of a suspect holding a pump-action shotgun.

Previous Investigation and Current Status

• ⚖️ Emilio Lopez was previously investigated in May for online threats, but no charges were filed as the school was not specifically named.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Lopez is due back in court on January 7th.
• 🔒 A second student is linked to the plan but is underage and their name is not being released.