Member of Congresswoman's Security Detail Killed in Dallas Standoff

The security officer was a fugitive wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:20am

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A member of U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett's security detail was fatally shot by Dallas SWAT officers this week during a standoff. The security officer, identified as Mike King, was a fugitive wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer and running a business that placed off-duty officers in security jobs.

Why it matters

The incident raises questions about security protocols for members of Congress and the vetting of their personal protection details, especially in light of the officer's alleged criminal impersonation activities.

The details

According to multiple law enforcement sources, King had been using aliases while operating a business called Off Duty Police Services that connected North Texas officers with off-duty security work. He was killed on Wednesday night after a standoff with Dallas police SWAT officers in a hospital parking garage, where he had barricaded himself inside a vehicle before pulling a gun on the officers.

  • The standoff and shooting occurred on Wednesday night (March 12, 2026).

The players

Jasmine Crockett

A U.S. Representative whose security detail included the deceased officer.

Mike King

The security officer who was killed, who was wanted for impersonating a law enforcement officer and running a business that placed off-duty officers in security jobs.

Dallas SWAT

The police unit that was involved in the standoff and shooting of the security officer.

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What’s next

Authorities have not released the security officer's real name, and it is unclear if there will be any further investigation into his activities or the vetting process for Congresswoman Crockett's security detail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for thorough background checks and vetting of personal security details for elected officials, especially in light of the officer's alleged criminal impersonation activities.