A Baylor University football player died on Wednesday morning after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in his Mississippi hometown. Alex Foster, 18, was later identified as a victim of an early morning shooting in Greenville.
“We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend and a cherished part of the Baylor Family,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack B. Rhoades, IV and head football coach Dave Aranda said in a joint statement released by the university.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s family and all those who loved him. In this time of deep sorrow, we draw strength from our faith and the unwavering love of the Baylor community. Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex’s family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex’s memory will forever be a part of Baylor University.”
In a statement to the Associated Press, Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew stated that officers responded to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial section of the city shortly after midnight. Upon arrival, they encountered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car.
Mew did not identify Foster as the victim, though his identity was later confirmed by the Washington County Coroner’s Office.
Foster was transported to a local hospital by emergency personnel before later succumbing to his injuries.
In a separate statement posted to X, Aranda stated that the Baylor community has been “left devastated” by Foster’s passing. “Alex was a beloved member of our Baylor Family, and we are devastated by this loss. In his time at Baylor he made a long-lasting impact on all of us in the program. Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.”
Standing at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, Foster was rated by 247Sports as being among Mississippi’s top-20 prospects and 69th defensive lineman in the nation coming out of St. Joseph High School in Madison.
Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year.
