Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning after being found inside a car with multiple gunshot wounds.
Foster was 18-years-old and in Greenville, Mississippi, when he was shot.
ESPN reported that Foster redshirted at Baylor during the 2024 season.
Police were called about a shooting at 12:11 a.m. and arrived to find Foster severely wounded inside a car. He was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.
USA Today noted Baylor vice president and director of athletics Mack B. Rhoades and head football coach Dave Aranda released a joint statement regarding Foster’s death. The statement said, in part, “We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend and a cherished part of the Baylor Family…Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s family and all those who loved him.”
The Big 12 Conference offered condolences to Foster’s family via X:
Foster was a recruit sought out by numerous universities including Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, and Mississippi State. He committed to Baylor, where he “was set to enter his sophomore year this season.”
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