Dallas police report that on March 11, 2026, officers shot and killed Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, a man who had been working as a security guard for U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett under the alias “Mike King”.
El Paso Times
The incident occurred after a nearly hour-long standoff in a parking garage at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. According to police and released body camera footage:
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Pursuit: Officers attempted to stop Robinson for driving a vehicle with stolen license plates. He briefly escaped before being cornered in the hospital garage.
The Standoff: Robinson barricaded himself inside the car. After he refused to exit, SWAT officers deployed tear gas, which forced him out of the vehicle.
The Shooting: As he exited, Robinson reportedly reached for a stolen handgun in his waistband and pointed it at officers, who then opened fire.
El Paso Times
Background and Controversy
The shooting has drawn significant national attention due to Robinson’s ties to high-profile political figures and law enforcement circles:
Extensive Criminal History: Following the shooting, it was revealed that Robinson was a federal fugitive with multiple felony warrants, including charges for impersonating a police officer.
“Sham” Security Company: Robinson ran a security firm that reportedly hired off-duty Dallas police officers for various jobs, despite his own criminal background.
Vetting Questions: Rep. Jasmine Crockett stated that her team followed all official protocols for hiring security and expressed concern over how Robinson was able to circumvent the vetting process for years.
El Paso Times
Rep. Crockett issued a statement mourning the “tragic ending” and noting that the man her team knew as “Mike King” had always shown “respect, care, and commitment to protecting others”.
El Paso Times