Cyclist Found Shot Dead on Texas City Roadside

The Texas City Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on FM-517, near Avenue N.

On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., officers responded to reports of an unconscious man found on the shoulder of FM-517, close to Avenue N. The man was identified as 66-year-old Glen Davis of San Leon, Texas.

Responding Texas City Police and Fire Department personnel assessed Davis and discovered he had sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

Davis was reportedly well-known in the San Leon and Bacliff communities.

As of late Friday night, detectives were interviewing family members, friends, and drivers who were in the vicinity at the time of the incident. The location where Davis was found is adjacent to the former HL&P water inlet bridge on FM 517.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have information or witnessed this incident to contact the Texas City Police Department at (409) 643-5720. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-TIPS or online at P3 Tips https://www.p3tips.com/community/index.htm.

The investigation is currently active. Police have stated that there is no immediate threat to the community or public safety.