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TO Baylor University Soccer The player died early Wednesday after the police said he was found in a car that suffered multiple gunshot wounds in his hometown of Mississippi, which according to local officials have seen a recent increase in violent crimes.
Alex Foster, an 18 -year -old defensive liner, was later identified as a victim of a morning shooting in Greenville.
Alex Foster, #95, poses during the media day at Allison Indoor facilities on July 19, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Baylor Athletics/University images through Getty Images)
“We are disconsolate by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend and a precious part of the Baylor family”, vice president and director of Athletics Mack B. Rhoades, IV and Head football coach Dave Aranda said in a joint statement published by the school.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s family and all those who loved him. In this moment of deep sadness, we attract the strength of our faith and unwavering love of the Baylor community. Our immediate approach is to support Alex’s family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex’s memory will always be part of Baylor University.”
Greenville police spokeswoman, Major Misty Mew, told Associated Press that the officers responded to the reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Once on the scene, they located a man suffering from multiple bullet wounds inside a car. Mew did not appoint Foster as a victim, but the Washington County Forensic Office then confirmed his identity at the exit.
Alex Foster, #95, participates in drills during autumn practice in the Simpson Athletics Complex on August 2, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Mason Marshall/Baylor Athletics/University images through Getty Images)
Foster was transported to a hospital in the area where he succumbed to his wounds shortly after.
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Later, Aranda issued a separate statement over X, saying that the Baylor community has been “devastated” by Foster’s death.
“Alex was a beloved member of our Baylor family, and we are devastated by this loss. In his time in Baylor had a lasting impact on all of us on the program. Our hearts are broken and our prayers are with his family, friends and all who loved him so deeply.”
In response to death, the mayor of Greenville, Erick D. Simmons, spoke about the recent “increase” of crimes that affect the community.
Alex Foster, #95, participates in drills during autumn practice in the Simpson Athletics Complex on August 3, 2024 in Waco, Texas. (Joaquin Torre/Baylor Athletics/University images through Getty Images)
“In recent weeks, our community has been deeply shaken by an increase in violent crimes, including multiple shootings, an increase in violent crimes, acts of armed violence and meaningless murders,” he said in a brief video direction. Simmons added that after a vote on Wednesday, the city will implement a touch touch that immediately validated 9 pm to 6 am daily “until new notice.”
“It is to protect the lives and well -being of each Greenville resident.”
Foster joined Baylor in 2024 as one of Mississippi’s Perspectives of the 20 best and the defensive liner 69 in the country in the nation. He did not see any action last season after his first year.
