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Michael Duarte, aka FoodWithBearHands, was shot and killed by Texas police during a mental health crisis at a barbecue festival—despite his family’s openness about his struggles. His tragic death exposes how crisis calls too often end in violence, not care, leaving behind a grieving wife, daughter, and a community questioning why de-escalation wasn’t an option. The Texas Rangers are investigating, but the real failure feels way deeper than just one tragic night.