Dallas Police Release Body Cam Footage in March 11 Officer-Involved Shooting

The Dallas Police Department released body cam footage of the March 11 officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a man in the parking garage of the Children's Medical Center on Medical District Drive.

The department released the body cam footage on Monday. Major Nathan Swyers offered more details about the incident, which was the fifth officer-involved shooting of the year.

According to Swyers, Dallas Police Fugitive Unit detectives were conducting surveillance that evening related to an ongoing investigation involving 39-year-old Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who was wanted on felony warrants. Later, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett said the man was a member of her security detail.

During that operation, detectives observed the suspect arrive at a parking structure located at 1934 Medical District Drive. At approximately 9:13 p.m., Fugitive Unit detectives entered the parking garage and surrounded a white Mercedes where Robinson was seated inside the vehicle with a female passenger.

"Officers gave verbal commands and the female passenger exited the vehicle and was detained without incident," Swyers said. "The suspect remained inside the vehicle and refused to exit. Detectives attempted to negotiate with the suspect for more than an hour to resolve the situation peacefully."

According to Swyers, "Officers offered the suspect multiple opportunities to surrender safety. Due to concerns that the suspect was armed and refusing to comply, SWAT officers were called to assist. Shortly after 10 p.m., SWAT officers arrived and continued negotiations with the suspect. "

At approximately 11:03 p.m., Robinson began to slowly exit the vehicle. "Officers gave verbal commands for the suspect not to reach for a weapon," Swyers said. "The suspect did not comply and began to produce a handgun. At that time, a less lethal gas chemical agent and a flash bang diversion device were deployed."

Three SWAT officers then fired their tactical rifles, striking the suspect, Swyers said. Officers approached and removed the handgun from the suspect's hand. A SWAT medic immediately began life-saving measures, however, Robinson was pronounced deceased at approximately 11:09 p.m.

This incident is being investigated by the Dallas Police Department's Special Investigations Unit, which investigates all officer-involved shootings.

The Dallas County District's Attorney's Office will conduct an independent investigation, as required in all officer-involved shootings. The Office of Community Police Oversight has been notified of the incident.