Crockett says member of security team killed by police in Dallas

The Hill
by Ashleigh Fields
March 17, 2026
3 min read

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A congressman's security staffer was actually a fugitive with multiple felony warrants, raising vetting concerns.

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Congressional security failures could compromise protection protocols for lawmakers, potentially affecting security decisions that impact public events and access.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said on Tuesday that a member of her security team was killed by law enforcement in Dallas. The security official, who used the name Mike King, was actually Diamon Robinson, a 39-year-old wanted on multiple felony warrants including charges of impersonating a police officer and possessing stolen license plates. The incident raises questions about background vetting procedures for congressional security personnel and how individuals with outstanding warrants can gain access to a lawmaker's protective detail. The Dallas Police Department's involvement in the shooting and the circumstances surrounding Robinson's death remain under investigation.

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The Dallas Police Department's involvement in the shooting and circumstances surrounding Robinson's death remain under investigation.

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