Kansas player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder

Former University of Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick was arrested on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, and charged with attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm during a dangerous felony. The charges stem from a shooting on July 5 that left a man wounded.

According to charging documents, Memphis police responded to a report of a shooting on July 5, with the victim having been transported to Regional One Hospital. The victim told investigators he was at a party on July 4 around 11 p.m. when a verbal confrontation occurred with a man who had a handgun tucked under his arm. The victim stated he attempted to de-escalate the situation and run away, but as he turned, the suspect fired a single shot, striking him in the back. He was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.

The victim provided police with the suspect's first name, which led investigators to Vick. The victim later identified Vick as the alleged shooter in a photo lineup. Vick, 29, was subsequently arrested and booked into the Shelby County Jail, where his bond was set at $1.5 million. He is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, July 13, followed by a bail review hearing on Tuesday.