Martin Weller - They Done Kicked the Door In Lyrics

Ted Campbell: "They done kicked the door in" said neighbor

Officer Lefevers, announced himself as police, but was confronted by 74 year old Army Vet James Howard Allen With a gun

Officer Lefevers shot Mr Allen in his house twice; Allen died later like a bum

A family is grieving they had requested a welfare check on their elderly relative
Responding officers shot the man instead

"Somebody kicks your door in, comes in your house - your first instinct is defend yourself," said local man Otis Thompson

"I'm kind of shocked. I can't believe something like this would happen - can't believe it could have happened"

To violate a Man's home, his place his space

"Due to some medical issues - they were concerned for his well-being," said Gastonia Cop, Helton
(You've got to laugh)

Mr Allen was an Army vet who had heart surgery a week ago
"There should have been a better way to handle this. Something else could have been done. I'm so mad; I'm hurt. I'm hurt"

An officer visited Mr Allen's home around 10:20, but received no answer. Anson County Sheriff's Office asked that Local hospitals be checked, but Allen was not found

Police returned. To enter Mr Allen's home, neighbours report that police and firefighters kicked the door in

Otis Thompson, a friend who would take care of Allen, thinks Allen was scared - no shit

Someone kicks your door in, what you gonna think?

Maybe he had had enough / a death wish
With failing health he saw a way out
Doesn't make it right
Crazy dumb assed approach
Fought for his Country
Taken down by one of his own
A tragic end to - life