Allen Lee who was a controversial and outspoken community activist died Wednesday. He was 61. Officials say his health had been declining in the past few months and they believe he died of natural causes. I covered Lee when I was a reporter for KBMT Channel 12. He was always cordial to me and very supportive. I know that his tactics were sometimes aggressive, but I think we can all agree we need Allen Lees in the community. People who are not afraid to speak out and point out problems in this community and advocate on behalf of those who don't have a voice. Who will fill the void now? Who will fight for our rights? Lee's death leaves a void in the community. A community that is in dire need of an outspoken advocate. Below is the official Beaumont Police Department press release.
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 09-30-09
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
OFFICER CRYSTAL HOLMES
OFFICER RANDY STEVENS
880-3825
This morning at 5:45 a.m., a woman called 911 in reference to a sick call at a home in the 5000 block of Maddox. EMS arrived and determined that the husband of the caller was in grave condition. The male subject was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He has been identified as 61 year old Allen Lee of Beaumont.
Investigators at the scene and at the hospital observed several injuries to the body of Lee. Judge Jones pronounced Lee deceased and ordered an autopsy.
The autopsy on Mr. Lee was conducted this morning and the preliminary cause of death has been ruled as natural causes. Mr. Lee's health had been declining over the past several months.
wow I thought you meant who will start beating their wife now that allen lee is gone. I was thinking wow thats pretty harsh way to advertise this domestic violence awareness event.
ReplyDeleteYea interesting guy. I wasn't a fan. He tried to talk garbage once to me while on live radio.