Food Influencer Michael Duarte Shot to Death by Cops

Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot and killed by cops in Texas after he threatened to kill individuals, in keeping with new particulars launched by police.

A rep for the Medina County Sherriff’s Office tells TMZ … deputies responded to a 911 name November 8 in Castroville, Texas, concerning a disturbance involving a “male subject with a knife acting erratically.”

The Sherriff’s Office tells us, Duarte approached officers threateningly and “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.'”

It was then that the deputy discharged two rounds from her obligation weapon, putting Duarte, in keeping with police.

Medical assist was instantly rendered on the scene, and Duarte was transported to University Hospital in San Antonio, the place he was later pronounced deceased, police inform us.

His passing occurred simply days after celebrating his wedding ceremony anniversary along with his spouse.

Duarte’s expertise company posted about his dying, remembering him as “a devoted husband to his wife Jessica, a loving father to his daughter, brother and a loyal friend to so many around the world.”

With over 2 million followers throughout IG, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, Duarte was identified for posting meals content material beneath the Instagram deal with @foodwithbearhands … he would share recipes and movies of him barbecuing and grilling meals.

He’s survived by his spouse of 9 years, Jessica, and their daughter.