Dallas, TX
Man who worked security for congresswoman killed by Dallas police
A member of Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security team was killed by police in Dallas during a standoff, the congresswoman confirmed in a statement, writing that she was “shocked by some of the concerning revelations.”
Officials say Diamon Robinson, 39, was confronted in a parking lot by Dallas police before he barricaded himself in a car, was forced out with tear gas and allegedly pulled a firearm on officers. Police shot and killed him.
Authorities said Robinson had a criminal history and was the subject of multiple “felony warrants.” Despite his criminal record, Robinson was able to work as security for a sitting member of Congress.
Crockett said her team followed protocols in contracting additional security and said the vendor had worked closely with law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police. Crockett called it “alarming” that Robinson was able to “circumvent the vetting process” and said the situation highlighted loopholes in the system.
Crockett said she knew Robinson as Mike King, and that he had been a part of her security detail for years.
“There was never any reason to suspect that he wasn’t who he held himself out to be,” Crockett said in a statement. “He never endangered our team, worked diligently, coordinated with law enforcement, and maintained positive relationships throughout the community.”
Crockett, who has been a member of Congress since 2023, said that her team conducted a review of Robinson’s limited criminal history and did not find any violent offenses.
She added: “What we’re now learning about his past doesn’t fit the person we came to know as Mike King. His death invokes a range of emotions. Our hearts grieve the loss of someone we knew and the lost good that could have come from his redemption.”
Christopher Cann is a national breaking news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact him via email at ccann@usatoday.com.
The Dallas Cowboys have been linked with Denzel Mims since he was available during the 2020 NFL draft. Through his failed attempts to establish himself within the league, a Texas reunion has been hoped for by many. In for pre-draft visits, the Cowboys were stunned away from selecting him when CeeDee Lamb fell in their laps with the No. 17 overall selection. Later, after he was unable to find strong footing with the New York Jets, the Cowboys have been linked to him in trade attempts and free-agency inquiries, with nothing coming to fruition until 2026.
Now a member of their offseason roster, Mims’ career has gone nothing like planned. He hasn’t been on an active NFL roster since 2022, spending two seasons in the UFL with the St. Louis Battlehawks and the Dallas Renegades. Neither stint has been impressive. Now, the Cowboys are giving the local product a chance to prove it’s circumstance and opportunity, not a lack of pro talent.
Rundown
Position: Wide Receiver
Age: 28
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 209 pounds
Hometown: Daingerfield, TX
High School: Daingerfield High
College: Baylor (Film Video vs Oklahoma 2019)
Draft: 2020 second-round pick, No. 59
Contract: One-year contract (2026), $1.145 million
Career Earnings: $4.4 million (per Over The Cap)
Profile
Mims has 42 career catches in the NFL, for 676 yards. He’s yet to reach the end zone as a professional, in either the NFL or UFL. He’ll spend his training camp battling with the bottom of the 90-man offseason roster to try and secure a role with the Cowboys in 2026. Dallas has the first four spots locked up with CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and Kavontae Turpin. From there, it’s a true camp battle situation between veterans and youngsters alike.
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ARLINGTON, Texas – A horde of Socceroo fans stormed an Arlington Walmart ahead of Australia’s World Cup match on Friday at Dallas Stadium.
A Socceroo Walmart takeover
Videos of Australian soccer fans taking over a Walmart in Arlington went viral on Monday.
The Walmart is located across the street from where the Socceroos played a World Cup match on Friday against Egypt.
Plenty of chants were heard in the videos, ranging from “We’re going to Walmart” as they entered the building to “We’re getting deported” while exiting.
The Arlington Police Department got involved to break up the impromptu rally.
Australia lost to Egypt on Friday afternoon, ending their run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Source: Information in this story comes from social media videos.
A confrontation between Egypt’s coaching staff and a Dallas police officer at the team’s hotel sparked a viral video ahead of a World Cup match.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he considered the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas.
Video began circulating Thursday, a day before Egypt beat Australia in the round of the 32 at the World Cup, showing both men arguing with a Dallas police officer, apparently over a player preparing to take a picture with a young fan in the hotel lobby.
The officer approaches Hossam Hassan first, but his interaction with Ibrahim Hassan becomes a shoving match. Ibrahim Hassan appeared to be upset at the officer intervening.
Dallas police issued a statement saying that just before midnight, officers were responding to a request from hotel security about an individual without event credentials attempting to gain access.
“It was later learned that the individuals weren’t displaying credentials properly, which is a requirement,” Dallas police said in a statement.
The statement said the issue was resolved at the scene, and that police met with Egyptian representatives to address their concerns.
Hossam Hassan said through a translator that the team had accepted an apology from the police.
“We are really happy to be here at this tournament and we are satisfied with the security personnel that are accompanying us,” Hossam Hassan said. “I would like to point to the high-level organization we have with us and the level of security we have with us.”
Hassan is the first person to play and coach for Egypt at the World Cup. The victory over Australia came in Egypt’s debut in the knockout round of the tournament.
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