Overview
- The Bexar County Medical Examiner confirmed on Dec. 9 that Duarte died from a gunshot wound and classified the manner of death as homicide.
- A spokesperson told People that the complete autopsy report is not yet finalized as authorities continue their review.
- Medina County officials said deputies responded to a 911 call about a man with a knife acting erratically, and law enforcement accounts state Duarte ignored commands, charged a deputy while yelling threats, and was shot twice.
- He was treated at the scene and later pronounced dead at University Hospital in San Antonio on Nov. 8.
- Duarte, known online as @FoodWithBearHands with more than 2 million followers, had traveled to Castroville for a barbecue festival and is survived by his wife, Jessica, and their 6-year-old daughter, Oakley.