John Douglas Somich, a 51-year-old Caucasian male, tragically passed away on August 30, 2017, in Katy, Texas. He was born on January 10, 1966, in Pensacola, Florida, and was a resident of Katy, Texas, at the time of his death. John was a graduate of the University of Texas and had a long career at BP in Technology Commercialization Upstream Technology.
He was known for his dedication and contributions to various projects, including the Deepwater Horizon response.
John's death was the result of a road rage incident in Cinco Ranch, a suburb of Katy. On the day of the incident, John got into an altercation with another driver, which escalated into a physical confrontation. During the altercation, the other driver, who was legally carrying a firearm, shot John, leading to his death. Witnesses reported that the incident began with a traffic altercation at a red light, and the situation quickly escalated.
The shooter was detained by the authorities but was later released and the case was referred to a grand jury for further review. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation, but no further arrests or charges have been made in connection with John's death. The incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about road rage and the use of firearms in such situations.
John is remembered fondly by his family, friends, and colleagues. He is survived by his wife, Julia Ann Hughes, and his two sons, Jack and Joel Somich. John's legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew him and the impact he made during his life.
