Full Breakdown
Former Kansas Guard Lagerald Vick Charged with Attempted Murder in Memphis
7/14/2026, 2:38:47 AM
The Shooting Incident
On the night of July 4, 2026, Memphis police responded to a “person struck” call at Regional One Hospital. According to an affidavit, the victim, identified as Carlos Funzie, said a man approached him at a party on Madewell Drive with a handgun tucked under his armpit, engaged in a verbal confrontation, and fired a single shot into the victim’s lower back as he turned to flee. The shooter then fled the scene. The victim survived and later identified Lagerald Vick, 29, from a six-person photo lineup. Vick has been charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder and with employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond, with an arraignment set for July 13 and a bail-review hearing the following day.
Background and Prior Legal Issues
Lagerald Vick was a guard for the University of Kansas Jayhawks from 2015-19, appearing in 117 games (61 starts) and averaging 14.1 points and four rebounds in his senior season. He helped Kansas reach the 2018 Final Four and set a program record with eight consecutive made three-pointers in a single game. Vick left the team in February 2019 for “personal matters” and never returned, later playing professionally in Taiwan, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay, and New Zealand until 2024.
Vick’s off-court history includes a 2015 Title IX investigation that concluded he likely struck a female student, resulting in a university recommendation of two years’ probation (no criminal charge). In April 2026 he was arrested on aggravated burglary, theft of property, and misdemeanor vandalism charges related to an alleged break-in at a former girlfriend’s home. He remains scheduled to appear in that case on July 30.
Data and Statistics
- Career totals (Kansas): 117 games, 61 starts, 14.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.4 apg.
- Bond: $1,500,000 for attempted murder and firearm charge.
- Charges: Attempted first-degree murder; use of a firearm during a dangerous felony; prior burglary, theft, and vandalism charges.
- Legal timeline: Arrest July 11; arraignment July 13; bail review July 14; separate burglary case hearing July 30.
Official Statements & Responses
Memphis Police Department officials indicated the victim’s description of the shooter’s first name led investigators to Vick, and the photo lineup confirmed the identification. Court documents note the shooting occurred “around 10:50 p.m. on July 4” (several reports) while the emergency call was logged early on July 5, creating a minor timing discrepancy. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office records confirm Vick’s detention at the Shelby County Jail.
Criticism and Prior Controversy
Legal analysts note that Vick’s history of campus disciplinary actions and recent burglary charges may influence public perception and prosecutorial strategy. The 2015 Title IX finding that Vick “likely struck a female student” has been cited in media coverage as evidence of a pattern of violent behavior, though no criminal conviction resulted from that investigation.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Timing of the shooting: Some sources cite “around 10:50 p.m. on July 4,” while others reference the police call occurring “about 2 a.m. on July 5.”
- Victim identification: The victim is named Carlos Funzie in several filings; other reports refer only to “the victim” without a name.
- Exact location details: Described variably as “near Madewell Street and Dellwood Avenue” and “Madewell Drive in North Memphis.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Lagerald has some personal matters that require his immediate attention, and he will be taking a leave of absence from our team,” — Bill Self, Kansas head coach
- “During this time, we will respect Lagerald’s privacy. There is no timetable for his return.” — Bill Self, Kansas head coach
- “We need him here for a couple of weeks,” — La La Vick, mother of Lagerald Vick
- “It’s also unclear if Vick was ever put on probation and remains unknown if [coach Bill] Self or [Kansas’s] athletic department ever disciplined Vick,” — Kansas City Star reporting
What’s Next
Vick’s arraignment is scheduled for July 13, followed by a bail-review hearing on July 14. He must also appear in court for the April burglary case on July 30. No further court dates have been announced.
