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Baylor Freshman Alex Foster Killed in Greenville Shooting

Greenville has imposed a nightly curfew as police continue to investigate the shooting that took the 18-year-old’s life

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

  • Alex Foster was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside his car shortly after midnight on May 28 and died at a local hospital about 30 to 40 minutes later.
  • The Washington County coroner ruled his death was caused by multiple gunshot wounds, and the Greenville Police Department reports no arrests have been made while detectives seek information.
  • A four-star recruit ranked No. 152 nationally by On3, Foster redshirted his freshman season after joining Baylor from St. Joseph High School in Greenville.
  • Mayor Errick D. Simmons enacted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in response to a recent surge in violent crime that includes Foster’s death.
  • Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades issued statements of condolence, and teammates, coaches and his high school community have shared tributes online.