Lagerald Vick charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Lagerald Vick, a professional basketball player from Memphis, was charged with attempted first-degree murder on July 8. Arrest documents state the charge relates to a shooting incident that occurred on July 5, when Vick allegedly shot a man, Carlos Funzie, during a confrontation at a party in North Memphis. Vick, 29, also faces a charge for using a firearm in connection with the felony. His bond is set at $1.5 million. Vick's basketball career includes playing for the University of Kansas and international teams until April 2024.
- •Lagerald Vick was charged on July 8, 2026.
- •The incident occurred on July 5, 2026, in North Memphis.
- •Carlos Funzie was shot during a party confrontation.
- •Vick's bond is set at $1.5 million.
- •He played for the University of Kansas and various international teams.
- 4:10 PMESPN — Ex-Kansas player charged with attempted murder
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Former Kansas basketball star Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder in Memphis
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Lagerald Vick charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis
"TOPEKA (KSNT) – Former Kansas men’s basketball player Lagerald Vick has been charged with attempted murder and using a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. This story was first reported by the Kansas City Star, as Vick was charged and booked into the Shelby County Jail in Memphis, Tenn., on July 11, according […]
"Lagerald Vick, a member of the Kansas Jayhawks' Final Four basketball team in 2018, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.
"Memphis-born professional basketball player Lagerald Vick was charged with attempted first-degree murder on July 8, court documents show.
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External links- ESPNJul 13, 2026, 4:10 PMEx-Kansas player charged with attempted murder
Lagerald Vick, a member of the Kansas Jayhawks' Final Four basketball team in 2018, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:52 AMFormer Kansas basketball star Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Former Kansas men’s basketball player Lagerald Vick has been charged with attempted murder and using a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. This story was first reported by the Kansas City Star, as Vick was charged and booked into the Shelby County Jail in Memphis, Tenn., on July 11, according […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:44 AMFormer Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder in Memphis
Vick, who played for the Jayhawks from 2015-2019, was arrested by Memphis police on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:06 PMLagerald Vick charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis
Memphis-born professional basketball player Lagerald Vick was charged with attempted first-degree murder on July 8, court documents show.
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