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.