Trending Now - Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Security Team Member Killed by Police

WHO:

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas

Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, 39, security guard for Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Dallas Police Department

Dallas Deputy Police Chief William Griffith

WHAT:

Diamon-Mazairre Robinson was shot and killed by Dallas Police SWAT officers.

Robinson was accused of impersonating a police officer and other offenses.

Police recovered 11 firearms during their investigation, including a stolen handgun.

Robinson had barricaded himself inside a vehicle in the garage of a children's hospital.

Robinson pointed a gun at officers, leading to the shooting; he did not fire his weapon.

Crockett stated that her office was unable to find any violent offenses in Robinson's "limited criminal history."

WHERE:

Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas

WHEN:

The incident occurred on March 11th, 2026.

Dash camera footage of the incident was released on March 16th, 2026.

WHY:

Robinson was wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer and had claimed to be one while recruiting for his business.

Crockett highlighted the need for improved vetting processes for security personnel for members of Congress.

HOW:

Dallas Police deployed tear gas to force Robinson out of the vehicle.

Robinson was using a replica undercover car with stolen U.S. government plates and wore fake police uniforms.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 03:47 UTC)

In a tragic incident on March 11, 2026, security guard Diamon-Mazairre Robinson was shot and killed by Dallas Police SWAT officers after he barricaded himself inside a vehicle at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Robinson, who was accused of impersonating a police officer and had a limited criminal history, pointed a gun at officers during the standoff, prompting the police to deploy tear gas to force him out of the vehicle. Following the release of dash camera footage on March 16, Rep. Jasmine Crockett emphasized the need for better vetting processes for security personnel working with members of Congress, especially after police recovered 11 firearms, including a stolen handgun, during their investigation.