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Who was Alex Foster? Baylor football star who was found shot dead in car at 18 — mystery deepens as no arrests made

Who was Alex Foster? Baylor football star who was found shot dead in car at 18 — mystery deepens as no arrests made

Time of India31-05-2025
The Baylor football community and the town of Greenville, Mississippi, are grieving the tragic loss of 18-year-old Alex Foster, a promising athlete and beloved teammate who died from multiple gunshot wounds in the early hours of May 28.
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Foster, who was back home for summer break, was found inside a car shortly after midnight with life-threatening injuries.
Rising star Alex Foster dies after being found with multiple gunshot wounds in Greenville
According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded to a shots-fired call around 12:11 a.m. on East Alexander Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive male in a vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds. Though he was quickly transported to Delta Health Center, he was pronounced dead just over 30 minutes later.
While the police did not initially name the victim, multiple reports confirmed the deceased was Alex Foster. The Washington County coroner's office later verified the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made as of this writing, and the investigation remains ongoing.
City reacts to rising crime as curfew follows shooting of college football player
Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons addressed the city's recent surge in violent crime in a Facebook video, announcing the implementation of a citywide curfew from 9 p.m.
to 6 a.m. in response to the tragedy and other violent incidents.
'We must act to stabilize conditions,' Simmons said, noting that nightclubs and late-night businesses must close by midnight to reduce risk. He condemned the "senseless killings" that have shaken the community.
Baylor University , coaches, and former mentors remember Foster fondly
Baylor Football confirmed Foster's death with a heartfelt statement from head coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades.
'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex, a beloved teammate, friend, and a cherished part of the Baylor family,' the statement read.
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'Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.'
Coach Aranda added on X, 'We are devastated by this loss. In his time at Baylor he made a long-lasting impact on all of us in the program.'
Foster was Baylor's highest-rated recruit in the 2024 class and had redshirted his freshman season. St. Joseph Catholic-Greenville coach John Baker remembered him as 'a good dude, man... real quiet, soft-spoken guy, you know. Had his head on right and was wanting to make it out.'
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The loss of Alex Foster has left a deep void in both his hometown and college communities — a stark reminder of the violence that continues to claim young lives too soon.
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