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Michael Duarte Cause of Death—What We Know After Food Influencer Dies

Michael Duarte Cause of Death—What We Know After Food Influencer Dies

Summary

Michael Duarte, a food influencer, was shot and killed by police in Texas. He was reportedly behaving erratically with a knife and did not follow police commands before being shot.

Key Facts

  • Michael Duarte was a well-known food influencer with over 2.1 million followers.
  • He used social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
  • Duarte died on November 8 after being shot by a deputy in Castroville, Texas.
  • Police were responding to a call about a man with a knife acting erratically.
  • Duarte allegedly did not follow police commands and charged at a deputy.
  • The deputy fired two shots, hitting Duarte.
  • Medical aid was given, but Duarte died in the hospital.
  • The Medina County Sheriff's Office is involved in the ongoing investigation.

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