Baylor Football: Player Alex Foster Death – Shooting
- Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman for the Baylor Bears, died early Wednesday in Greenville, Miss.
- He was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead roughly 30 minutes later.
- Joseph Catholic School, redshirted the 2024 season and participated in spring practice with the Baylor Bears football program.
Baylor Bears defensive lineman Alex Foster, 18, died in a shooting in Greenville, Mississippi, a tragedy that has deeply shaken the Baylor football community. Found with multiple gunshot wounds, Foster’s death has prompted an immediate police examination, but no arrests have been made. Coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades have issued a joint statement expressing their profound sadness and offering condolences to Foster’s family. This heartbreaking event underscores the ongoing struggle with violent crime in Greenville, which is currently under curfew due to a recent surge. News Directory 3 is covering the unfolding developments of this tragic story. As the Greenville Police Department continues its investigation, the Baylor Bears football team and the wider community are uniting to support the family. What’s the next move? Discover what’s next in this developing story.
Baylor bears Community Grieves the Loss of Alex Foster After Shooting
Updated May 28, 2025
Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman for the Baylor Bears, died early Wednesday in Greenville, Miss. He was found in a car with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Washington County Coroner’s Office.
Police responded to a shooting report at 12:11 a.m. and discovered Foster in his car. He was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead roughly 30 minutes later. The Greenville Police Department is investigating, but no arrests have been made.
Foster, a three-star recruit from St. Joseph Catholic School, redshirted the 2024 season and participated in spring practice with the Baylor Bears football program.
“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… Alex’s memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.”
Aranda also posted a separate message, saying, “Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.”
Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons addressed the recent surge in violent crimes, including multiple shootings and “senseless killings.” The city has implemented a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and mandated that nightclubs and late-night establishments close by midnight. The focus is on juvenile safety and parental accountability.
Simmons stated the curfew aims “to protect the lives and well-beings of every Greenville resident… we cannot stand by and let violence rip through our neighborhoods. enough is enough.”
What’s next
The Greenville Police Department continues its investigation into the shooting. The Baylor Bears football team and community will focus on supporting Foster’s family and honoring his memory.