Dallas Police Kill Fugitive Security Guard for Rep. Crockett

A wanted fugitive who worked as security for U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett was shot and killed by Dallas police during a standoff Wednesday night in the parking garage of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The incident occurred after officers with the Dallas Police Department’s fugitive unit tracked Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, also known as Mike King, who barricaded himself inside a black GMC Yukon featuring flashing red and blue emergency lights.

According to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux, police deployed tear gas to force him out before he exited the vehicle and pointed a firearm at officers, prompting them to open fire. Robinson was wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer while operating Off Duty Police Services, an online platform connecting North Texas officers with off-duty work.

Images obtained by CBS News show Robinson standing close to Crockett at events and on the campaign trail during her recent run for a U.S. Senate seat. He also drove a replica undercover police vehicle using license plates stolen from cars outside a military recruiting office, raising questions about how he managed extra-duty jobs for police officers and secured a high-level security role for a sitting member of Congress.

Documents obtained by CBS News Texas show that Robinson received payments for 'security services' from Crockett as recently as last year. However, Crockett’s office has declined to answer questions about the matter, and the Dallas Police Department is not commenting at this time. The case highlights concerns over background checks and vetting processes for security personnel associated with public figures.

Robinson had worked a number of security jobs, including on Rep Crockett's detail in both Washington D.C. and Texas. He was frequently seen by her side as she campaigned in recent months for the Democratic Party's Senate nomination in Texas, which she lost to James Talarico. Sources told CBS that Robinson's role on Crockett's detail saw him organize security at a number of her events.

Dallas police confirmed Monday that they recovered 11 weapons from Robinson’s possession, including the firearm he pointed at officers during the standoff, which was reported stolen. They also found fake uniforms and ID badges, with Robinson claiming to work for a fictitious dignitary protection agency. Police believe the shooting was justified.

Robinson had multiple felony convictions for theft and auto theft from 2009 to 2017, and active warrants out for his arrest when he was killed. His use of aliases made him difficult to track. Dallas PD stated that Off Duty Police Services was registered with the state, which is why they allowed their officers to use it.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett issued a statement after it was confirmed that Robinson had worked on her security team. Her office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security and that the vendor used was approved and had worked with other local entities and law enforcement agencies, including Capitol Police.

The statement from Crockett's office highlighted concerns about loopholes in vetting processes for congressional security. 'The fact that an individual was able to somehow circumvent the vetting processes for something as sensitive as security for members of Congress highlights the loopholes and shortcomings in many of our systems,' the statement reads.

Crockett's office emphasized that Robinson, known to the team as Mike King, never endangered them. 'He worked diligently, coordinated with local law enforcement, and maintained positive relationships throughout the community.' The congresswoman expressed grief over Robinson's death and her belief in redemption and second chances.