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Security Guard Fatally Shot by Police During Standoff

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mike King, a security guard for United States Representative Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas police on March 13, 2026, during a standoff.
He was wanted for impersonating a police officer and barricaded himself inside a vehicle at Children's Health Hospital.
Dallas police used tear gas to force him out, but he emerged with a firearm and was fatally shot.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 Dallas police shooting, which killed five officers during a protest against police violence, echoes historical tensions between law enforcement and civil rights. This incident followed the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, highlighting ongoing debates about police accountability. In 1973, the Dallas Police Department faced scrutiny over 1,000 reported use-of-force incidents, reflecting a long-standing struggle for reform in policing practices.

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Story summary

Mike King, a security guard for United States Representative Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas police on March 13, 2026, during a standoff.
He was wanted for impersonating a police officer and barricaded himself inside a vehicle at Children's Health Hospital.
Dallas police used tear gas to force him out, but he emerged with a firearm and was fatally shot.

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