US EditionFood Influencer Michael Duarte Was Shot Dead by Police in Texas, Report Says
- On Nov. 8, California-based food influencer Michael Duarte was shot by a Medina County deputy in Castroville, Texas, and pronounced dead at University Hospital in San Antonio.
- After a 911 call about an armed, erratic man, deputies from the Medina County Sheriff's Office responded to a Castroville, Texas disturbance and identified Michael Duarte as the subject.
- Multiple verbal commands were reportedly given before a deputy fired; after Duarte allegedly charged the responding deputy, the sheriff's office says two rounds were discharged.
- The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $100,000 to support Duarte's family, with donors having contributed more than $65,000 as of Wednesday, November 12.
- Alooma Media Group said 'It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our valued client and dear friend, Michael Duarte', who built a social media following of over 2 million and is survived by his wife Jessica and daughter Oakley.
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Cops Fatally Shot Influencer 'FoodWithBearHands'
New details have emerged about the death of influencer Michael Duarte, who was shot and killed by police in Castroville, Texas, on Saturday. Duarte, known online as "FoodWithBearHands," had built a following of more than 2 million people across social media, where he would post cooking and BBQ videos, per...
Armed with a knife, the man was killed by the police after trying to throw himself at a policeman with a knife by making death threats.
Food Influencer Michael Duarte Shot by Cops: Mental Health Crisis Behind FoodWithBearHands Tragedy
The food influencer world was left reeling when Michael Duarte, the charismatic creator behind FoodWithBearHands, was shot dead by police on 8 November 2025 in Castroville, Texas.Famous for his barbecue recipes and viral videos that drew over two million followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, his sudden death amid a mental health crisis has sparked grief, reflection and calls for reform.Here's a look back at the man behind th…
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