Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, and is facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder. Court documents obtained by multiple outlets state that the 29-year-old was taken into custody on Saturday, with the case drawing significant attention due to his past career with the Kansas Jayhawks.
According to court records, the charge stems from an alleged shooting that followed an argument during a Fourth of July party in Memphis. Authorities claim Vick shot another man after the dispute escalated. The case was first reported by the Kansas City Star, with legal proceedings expected to continue as the investigation moves forward.
Former Kansas Basketball Star Lagerald Vick Arrested, Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder
According to court documents, former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick has been arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, and charged with attempted first-degree murder following an alleged shooting at a Fourth of July party. Investigators claim the incident began after an argument between Vick and another man at a residence on Madewell Drive. Police allege the victim attempted to walk away from the confrontation, but Vick followed him and allegedly shot him in the lower back before fleeing the scene.
Authorities said the victim later identified Vick as the alleged shooter during a six-person photo lineup. Court records state that Vick was taken into custody on Saturday and is being held on a $1.5 million bond. In addition to the attempted first-degree murder charge, he also faces a charge of using a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. He is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on July 13.
The latest allegations come while Vick is already dealing with another criminal case. Court records show he had previously been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s home in April and stealing a television along with other items. His next hearing in that case is set for July 30, as he now faces multiple legal proceedings in Memphis.
Who Is Lagerald Vick? Everything to Know About the Former Kansas Basketball Player
Lagerald Vick is a former University of Kansas basketball player who represented the Jayhawks between 2015 and 2019. The talented guard played an important role during his college career, helping Kansas reach the NCAA Final Four while establishing himself as one of the team’s key contributors. During the 2018-19 season, he enjoyed one of the best stretches of his career, earning Big 12 Player of the Week honours and setting a Kansas program record by making 15 three-pointers across two consecutive games. He later took a leave of absence for personal reasons and left the program before the season concluded. After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Vick continued his basketball career overseas.
His college years were not without controversy. In 2015, a University of Kansas Title IX investigation concluded that Vick had likely struck a female student. Although the incident did not result in criminal charges, the university recommended that he serve two years of disciplinary probation.
In recent years, Vick has faced a series of serious legal issues. Earlier in 2026, he was charged with aggravated burglary and theft after allegedly entering his former girlfriend’s home and taking electronic items. More recently, he was arrested in Memphis and charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators alleged he shot a man following an argument at a Fourth of July party. Court records state that he is currently being held on a $1.5 million bond while the case proceeds.
