LEAGUE CITY, Texas – A man was taken into custody after killing his father, a Clear Creek ISD teacher, then breaking into a home while trying to evade police in League City.
Nicholas Robert Liggio is charged with murder in the death of his father, David Liggio. He is also charged with burglary of a building.
Officers with the League City Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of Wood Hollow Drive near South Shore Boulevard around 5:15 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a 66-year-old man, later identified as David Liggio with apparent injuries to his neck, investigators said.
Officers then witnessed Nicholas Liggio running inside the house and locking the door from the inside.
His father was pulled to a safer area where officers could attempt to help him, but he could not be saved.
A short time later, officers located Nicholas inside a garage in the 500 block of Millers Waters Lane where he was taken into custody.
Police said Nicholas is currently being held on a total bond of $180,000.
Clear Creek ISD confirmed to KPRC 2 that David Liggio was a physical education teacher for 18 years at Westbrook Intermediate where he also coached football, track, and cross country.
The district provided KPRC 2 with the following statement:
The Clear Creek Independent School District lost a longtime educator, coach, and friend early this morning. David Liggio, also known as Coach Liggio, was a Physical Education teacher at Westbrook Intermediate where he also coached football, track, and cross country.
As one can imagine, this is a difficult time for the students and staff at Westbrook Intermediate. The Clear Creek ISD counseling team is at the school and will continue to provide support on Monday.
David Liggio worked in Clear Creek ISD for 18 years.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call League City Police Department at (218) 554-1887.