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Food 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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Popular food influencer shot and killed by police in Texas
Michael Duarte, the food influencer and barbecue aficionado known as “Food with Bear Hands,” was shot dead by Texas officers after lunging at one of them with a knife, according to a new report.
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