Former Kansas guard Lagerald Vick was arrested in Memphis and charged with attempted murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to court records and local jail logs.
Shelby County jail records show Vick was taken into custody on Saturday. His bond was set at $1.5 million, and his first court appearance was scheduled for Monday, the records indicate.
Allegations and sequence
Authorities say the charges stem from a shooting in the early hours of July 5. The victim told Memphis police he had been at a party when he was approached by a man with a handgun tucked under his armpit. After a verbal exchange, the man shot the victim in the back as the victim tried to flee, according to reporting by the Kansas City Star and other outlets.
"personal matters"
The victim provided the suspect's first name to police and later identified Vick in a photo lineup, the Star reported.
Local and legal context
Vick, 29, is a Memphis native who played for the Kansas Jayhawks from 2015 through 2019. He returned to KU for his senior season but took a leave of absence at the time, citing "personal matters." Vick went undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft and has spent recent seasons playing professionally overseas.
This arrest follows separate legal trouble earlier this year. In April, Vick was charged with felony aggravated burglary, theft of property and misdemeanor vandalism after authorities alleged he broke into an ex-girlfriend's home and stole electronic devices, the Kansas City Star reported. Court records show that matter is set for a July 30 hearing.
- Arrest location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Charges: Attempted murder; use of a firearm during a felony
- Arrest date: Saturday (per Shelby County jail records)
- Bond: $1.5 million
- Related court date: First appearance Monday; separate April charges have a July 30 hearing
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Alleged incident date | Early July 5 |
| Current custody status | In Shelby County jail (bond set) |
| Previous charges (April) | Aggravated burglary, theft of property, vandalism |
The charges are the latest in a series of legal and disciplinary issues connected to Vick. While a freshman at Kansas, he was investigated by the university in a matter involving an allegation that he struck a fellow student; university records at the time recommended probation, though it is not clear if that recommendation was ever imposed.
At this stage, the charges are allegations. Memphis police and Shelby County prosecutors would be the agencies responsible for pursuing the case; court filings and further statements from law enforcement may provide additional details as the case progresses.
Residents following the case can expect court records to be updated after the scheduled appearances and as prosecutors file formal pleadings. News Block will monitor filings and local agency briefings and will report further developments.
