Adam Basauri, an 18-year-old senior and running back at Girard High School, was shot and killed at Schlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kansas, on the evening of Friday, January 9, 2026. First responders were called about 8:52 p.m.; Basauri suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was sent to Kansas City for autopsy.

Witnesses told investigators a brief altercation between Basauri and another individual escalated to the shooting, and the shooter fled in a vehicle. Deputies located and took into custody a 17-year-old from Pittsburg, identified in reports as Marcus Maddox, in Arma, Kansas, shortly after 9:46 p.m. Family members said Basauri and Maddox knew each other and had been childhood friends.

The juvenile was initially held on a requested charge of second-degree murder and later formally charged by the Crawford County Attorney with first-degree murder, four counts of aggravated child endangerment, and criminal use of a weapon. A detention hearing has been held and a next court date was set for February 6. Community vigils and fundraisers have been organized for the Basauri family.

If anyone witnessed the incident at Schlanger Park or knew Adam and his activities that evening, please come forward with information.