Food Influencer Michael Duarte Shot Dead in Police Confrontation: Mental Health Crisis Ends Tragically

Nov 13, 2025 06:42 pm CST

Popular food content creator Michael Duarte, known as "FoodWithBearHands," was fatally shot by a Texas sheriff's deputy after allegedly threatening officers with a knife during an apparent mental health crisis. The barbecue influencer reportedly charged at responding officers despite multiple warnings, leaving behind a wife and young daughter as his community mourns the tragic loss.