In the San Antonio area, a significant increase in cases involving violent extremists targeting children online has been reported. According to the FBI, these cases have risen by 300% over the last two years.

The FBI has noted that predators are using social and gaming apps to form relationships with children and coerce them into violent actions. A recent federal court case has highlighted this growing problem.

Further details on this issue are available from the FBI, who have discussed the case of a 19-year-old San Antonio resident sentenced to 40 years in prison for involvement in an extremist group.