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Cause of Death Not Yet Released in Texas Deputy Shooting of Influencer Michael Duarte

Officials describe a charge with a knife that led to two shots.

Overview

  • Deputies responded on November 8 in Castroville, Texas, to reports of a man with a knife acting erratically.
  • The sheriff's office says Michael Duarte ignored commands and charged a deputy while making threats.
  • He received medical aid at the scene and later died at University Hospital in San Antonio.
  • Authorities say the official cause of death has not been made public as the shooting remains under investigation.
  • The California-based creator known as FoodWithBearHands had more than 2 million followers, and his team confirmed his death as a GoFundMe supports his wife and young daughter.