Beloved food influencer Michael Duarte was gunned down by Texas police as he was allegedly threatening to kill people with a knife on Saturday.

Duarte, 36, was killed by two gunshots from a Medina County Sheriff’s deputy’s weapon in Castroville, police told The Post.

Beloved food influencer Michael Duarte was gunned down by Texas police as he was allegedly threatening to kill people with a knife on Saturday. Instagram/jessicaleeduarte

Police had responded to a 911 call about a “male subject with a knife acting erratically,” police said.

“Duarte was exhibiting erratic behavior and making threats to kill everyone,” said a statement from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.

“After multiple verbal commands were given for M Duarte to get on the ground by the Deputy … M Duarte charged towa

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