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Dallas Releases Video of Fatal Standoff With Alleged Police Impostor on Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Security Team

The case is renewing scrutiny of how members of Congress vet private security outside Capitol Police protection.

Overview

  • Dallas police identified the man as 39-year-old Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, who for years used the alias “Mike King” and ran Off Duty Police Services while allegedly creating credentials for a fictitious “Specialty Dignitary Police.”
  • Officers tracked Robinson to Children’s Medical Center Dallas on March 11, negotiated for hours, deployed tear gas, and shot him after he exited a vehicle and drew a handgun; body-worn and dash camera footage was released Monday.
  • Authorities said Robinson had multiple felony warrants dating to 2017, a parole violation, two vehicles with stolen government license plates, and multiple stolen firearms, including the handgun recovered at the scene.
  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Robinson worked on her security team under the name Mike King, stated her office followed House contracting protocols, and called the episode evidence of loopholes in vetting; her team said an initial review found no violent offenses in his local record.
  • Federal and Dallas police investigations continue into alleged impersonation, stolen government plates and firearms, and campaign filings show a $340 payment to “Mike King” for security services last year.