Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot, killed by police: Report

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(NewsNation) — New details about the death of food influencer Michael Duarte were just released by police.

Duarte, who died Nov. 8, was shot and killed by police after he made threats at a deputy, the Medina County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ

Authorities said they responded to a 911 call on Nov. 8 in Castroville, Texas, involving a “male subject with a knife acting erratically.”

“After multiple verbal commands were given for Duarte to get on the ground by the deputy, Duarte charged toward the deputy while yelling, ‘I’m going to kill you,’” according to the sheriff’s office.

After allegedly not complying, a deputy fired two rounds at Duarte, striking him.

Michael Duarte showed off cooking skills online

Known for his grilling videos under the social media handle “FoodWithBearHands,” Duarte had over 2 million followers on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, according to People magazine.

A GoFundMe to help support Duarte’s family was set up Sunday, describing his death as a “horrible incident.”

“The world may know him as ‘FoodwithBearHands,’ but to us, he was a loving husband, father, brother, and a great friend to many,” the GoFundMe page reads.

“We ask that you lift Michael’s family up in prayer during this extremely difficult time, especially for his 6-year-old daughter Oakley, and his wife Jessica. If you are able to financially assist, please consider donating.”

Over $65,000 has already been raised for Duarte’s family.

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