A man paid by Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s campaign for security services was shot and killed by police during a dramatic standoff in Dallas. The man, identified by authorities as Mike King, had been wanted by police over allegations he was impersonating a law enforcement officer while operating a private security service, according to CBS. Police said the situation escalated when officers attempted to confront King, who fled and ultimately barricaded himself inside a vehicle in a hospital parking garage. Officers deployed tear gas after King allegedly pulled a gun on them during the standoff. King was shot and killed during the confrontation. Investigators told the outlet King had been driving what appeared to be a replica police vehicle and was allegedly using stolen license plates taken from cars parked outside military recruiting offices. Campaign finance records reviewed by CBS show Crockett’s campaign paid King for “security services,” with the last payment made in 2025. The Daily Beast has reached out to Crockett’s office and the Dallas Police for comment.
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