Texas City shooting leads to discovery of drugs, cash

Photo: Texas City Police Department

Texas City police say a shooting that left two men injured led to the discovery of more than $400,000 worth of narcotics.

2 men shot in Texas City

What we know:

The shooting occurred at a home in the 400 block of 20th Avenue North on Friday.

Officers were called to the hospital around 7:50 p.m. about two 24-year-old men who had been shot.

The men were identified as Thomas Lackey from Baytown and Christian Watson from Texas City.

What we don't know:

No suspects have been identified in the shooting. Police also have not released a description of anyone they are looking for.

Shooting leads to drug bust

Police say a search of the home where the shooting occurred led to the discovery of cash and illegal substances.

By the numbers:

Texas City police say they seized the following:

  • $20,800 in cash
  • approximately 3,121 grams of psilocybin (mushrooms)
  • 496 grams of THC gummies
  • 20,077 grams of marijuana
  • 1,000 grams of crystal methamphetamine
  • 26 grams of crack cocaine
  • 197 grams of powder cocaine
  • 1,437 units of LSD
  •  826 THC vape units
  • marijuana moon rocks
  • THC wax products
  • various pills

Police estimate the drugs to have a street value of more than $400,000.

The investigation continues

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the shooting or the drugs is asked to call the Texas City Police Department at (409) 643-5720. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Mainland Community Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-8477.

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