TRAGEDY: Baylor Football's Alex Foster Killed in Shooting, BYU to TCU the Entire Big 12 Mourns Loss

Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman for the Baylor University football team, died early on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.He was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a car in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi. Police had responded to reports of a shooting shortly after midnight. Foster was taken to a hospital where he died about 30 to 40 minutes later.His death was part of what Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons described as a "surge in violent crimes" in the city, which led to the implementation of a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.Baylor University's athletic director, Mack Rhoades, and head coach Dave Aranda released a joint statement expressing their heartbreak and focusing on supporting Alex's family and teammates. Foster had redshirted last season and had participated in spring practices, with expectations to play a role in the upcoming 2025 season.As of now, no arrests have been made, and police are seeking information related to the shooting.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (T Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.