Summary
Dallas police released video showing the shooting of Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who worked as a security guard for Representative Jasmine Crockett. Robinson was shot and killed by police after a standoff when he exited a vehicle and allegedly pointed a handgun at officers. Robinson had used an alias and false credentials to work with Congress members, including as security for Rep. Crockett.
Key Facts
- Dallas police released bodycam and dashcam footage of the shooting for transparency.
- Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, also known as "Mike King," worked as security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
- Police attempted to negotiate with Robinson for over an hour before SWAT officers were involved.
- Robinson exited the vehicle with a handgun, prompting police to use tear gas and a flashbang device.
- Robinson was shot by SWAT officers after allegedly pointing a gun at them and pronounced dead shortly after.
- The handgun found with Robinson was reported stolen, and other firearms were found in his car and home.
- Robinson used fake IDs and posed as a federal agent; he had multiple felony warrants.
- The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is conducting an independent investigation.
