David Liggio dies in fatal League City death
Fatal League City death of David Liggio
League City police confirmed the arrest of a man charged with his father’s murder following a tense standoff Friday morning. Officials arrived at Wood Hollow Drive shortly after 5 a.m. to find the body of 65-year-old Clear Lake ISD teacher David Liggio in a driveway, with the suspect barricaded inside.
The 65-year-old victim, identified as David Liggio, sustained neck injuries and was pronounced dead after being moved to a secure location. Police responded to reports of a body in the driveway of a residence in the 3000 block of Wood Hollow Drive around 5:15 a.m. Friday. Officers discovered David Liggio’s body at the scene and learned that his son, 23-year-old Nicholas Robert Liggio, had locked himself inside the home.
Tactical units were deployed following reports of a person barricading themselves inside the residence. Officers used communication devices to negotiate with the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Nicholas Robert Liggio. After approximately sixty minutes, the suspect exited the property and was subsequently apprehended in the 500 block of Millers Water Lane following a brief pursuit that ended after entering a nearby garage.
Nicholas Robert Liggio was taken into custody at the League City Jail and formally charged with his father’s death and burglary. Bond hearing details indicate financial security measures totaling $180,000 were established for his release. As for the cause of David Liggio’s death, authorities maintain they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident despite earlier reports suggesting a shooting.
A public safety advisory was issued asking nearby residents to secure their homes during the operation. The victim was employed with the Clear Creek Independent School District for eighteen years, serving as a physical education teacher and coach at Westbrook Intermediate School. His professional colleagues expressed profound grief following the development.
Clear Creek Independent School District released an official statement acknowledging the loss: “The Clear Creek Independent School District lost a longtime educator, coach, and friend. David Liggio, also known as Coach Liggio, impacted countless students during his eighteen years at Westbrook Intermediate, where he contributed as a physical education teacher and coached football, track, and cross country.” The district announced support services will be available for students and staff.
Correction reporting indicates initial reports inaccurately identified the incident as a shooting before updates clarified authorities were investigating the exact circumstances of the victim’s death.
