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18-Year-Old Baylor Lineman Alex Foster Fatally Shot in Greenville

Greenville has imposed a nightly 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew to curb a surge in violent crime following his shooting.

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Alex Foster was the No. 152 overall recruit in the United States, the 18th-ranked prospect in the state of Mississippi.
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Freshman Baylor University football player Alex Foster (inset) was fatally shot Tuesday night in his hometown of Greenville, Miss., according to multiple reports. (Baylor Athletics; Getty Images)

Overview

  • Foster was found in his car with multiple gunshot wounds shortly after midnight on May 27 and died at Delta Health Center about 30–40 minutes later.
  • The Washington County coroner’s office and Greenville police confirmed his identity and cause of death, and investigators have made no arrests while seeking information from the public.
  • Mayor Errick D. Simmons announced the curfew on May 29, ordering nightclubs to close by midnight and emphasizing juvenile safety and parental accountability.
  • Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades issued joint condolences, and St. Joseph Catholic School in Greenville also expressed deep sympathy for the Foster family.
  • A four-star recruit ranked No. 152 nationally and the top prospect in Mississippi, Foster redshirted his freshman season and was expected to play a significant role in Baylor’s 2025 lineup.