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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alex Foster, Baylor Football Player, Dead At 18 After Shooting
Alex Foster, an 18-year-old member of the Baylor University football team, has died after a violent shooting in his hometown. The news was reported on social media by Mississippi-based reporter and Magnolia Shine podcast host Blake Levine. According to ESPN, Foster was from Greenville, Mississippi, and redshirted the 2024 season at Baylor, going through practice this spring. The local police department confirmed they responded to reports of a shooting at 12:11 a.m. Wednesday (May 28) where an unidentified single male victim was found in his car with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing. Advertisement 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend, and a cherished part of the Baylor Family,' relayed Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack B. Rhoades, IV and Head Football Coach Dave Aranda, in a joint statement. '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.' Aranda also made a separate, personal statement on social media. Advertisement '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.' Sports Illustrated reported Foster was expected to play a role in the two deep on the defensive line this fall. According to CNN, the shooting was part of a 'surge in violent crimes' in the city, where Mayor Errick D. Simmons issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to stop the 'senseless killings.' 'It's to protect the lives and well-being of every Greenville resident in light of this growing crisis. … we cannot stand by and let violence rip through our neighborhoods. Enough is enough,' he exclaimed. Advertisement VIBE sends our condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Alex Foster. More from Sign up for Vibe's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
National Post
29-05-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown, the Washington County coroner's office confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 18. Article content Article content The shooting was part of a 'surge in violent crimes' that Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in an address threaten the community. Simmons said the city issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb the violence, which has included multiple shootings and 'senseless killings.' Article content The Mississippi Clarion Ledger first reported Foster as being the victim of a shooting in Greenville after Baylor announced without a cause that Foster had died. Article content Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew told the AP _ without disclosing the name of the victim — that officers were called to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car. Article content He was taken to a hospital and died about 30 to 40 minutes later, Mew said. No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting. Article content 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Article content Article content Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year. Article content Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Article content Listed 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. Article content Simmons said all nightclubs and late-night establishments in the city must cease operations at midnight as part of the curfew, with a special emphasis being placed on 'juvenile safety and parental accountability.' Article content
CNN
28-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown, the Washington County coroner's office confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 18. The shooting was part of a 'surge in violent crimes' that Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in an address threaten the community. Simmons said the city issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb the violence, which has included multiple shootings and 'senseless killings.' The Mississippi Clarion Ledger first reported Foster as being the victim of a shooting in Greenville after Baylor announced without a cause that Foster had died. Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew told the AP — without disclosing the name of the victim — that officers were called to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car. He was taken to a hospital and died about 30 to 40 minutes later, Mew said. No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting. CNN has reached out to the coroner's office. 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year. Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Listed 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. Simmons said all nightclubs and late-night establishments in the city must cease operations at midnight as part of the curfew, with a special emphasis being placed on 'juvenile safety and parental accountability.' 'It's to protect the lives and well-beings of every Greenville resident in light of this growing crisis. … we cannot stand by and let violence rip through our neighborhoods. Enough is enough,' he said.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster dies at 18, school announces
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday morning in Greenville, Mississippi, the school announced. He was 18. No details were revealed on the cause of death for the player who redshirted last season and took part in spring practices. 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Listed 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. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: and
Reuters
28-05-2025
- General
- Reuters
Baylor DL Alex Foster dies at 18
May 28 - Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday while home in Mississippi, the school announced. He was 18. The school said Foster died unexpectedly overnight without offering any other details, however multiple media outlets reported he was involved in a shooting. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family," Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. "Our deepest condolences are with Alex's family and all who loved him, as we lift them up in prayer now and in the days to come. ... Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program." Foster redshirted last season with the Bears and participated in practice this spring. He played high school football for St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville, Miss. --Field Level Media
