Food Influencer Shot by Police After Approaching with Knife

Michael Duarte, a viral food influencer known as FoodwithBearHands, was shot and killed by police in Texas after allegedly threatening officers while armed with a knife. The incident occurred shortly after his wedding anniversary, and Duarte, who had over two million followers across platforms, leaves behind his wife Jessica and their six-year-old daughter Oakley. His family and colleagues remember him as a passionate cook and a loving husband and father, with tributes highlighting his kindness and creativity. A GoFundMe page has been established to assist with funeral expenses, raising over $65,000 to date.

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