Adam Shane Ladner, a 41-year-old middle school girls’ athletics coach and PE teacher at Running Brushy Middle School, died on January 26, 2019, in Cedar Park, Texas. He was remembered for his dedication to students and his passion for sports and teaching.

The death followed a dispute over a noise complaint at Adam’s home. His 64-year-old neighbor, Larry Wayne Smith, came to complain, the interaction escalated into a physical altercation, and Smith shot Adam multiple times, killing him. Smith was arrested at the scene and held on $300,000 bond, though a grand jury later declined to indict him. Adam’s family expressed devastation and asked for community support.

The killing had a deep effect on students, colleagues, and the Cedar Park community; memorials were held and his influence on young people was widely noted. Does anyone have memories of Adam or information about the night of January 26, 2019 that could add context?