Freshman Baylor College soccer participant Alex Foster was fatally shot Tuesday night time in his hometown of Greenville, Miss., based on a number of stories.
Foster, 18, was pronounced lifeless Wednesday morning, based on Waco, Texas, CBS affiliate KWTX. The precise circumstances of the capturing weren’t instantly made clear.
The college confirmed Foster’s passing however didn’t handle his explanation for demise, solely calling it “unexpected.”
“We are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend and a cherished part of the Baylor family,” head coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades stated in a joint assertion. “In this time of deep sorrow, we draw strength from our faith and the unwavering love of the Baylor community.”
Foster enrolled at Baylor in 2024 after committing to the soccer staff as a defensive lineman, however didn’t play in his first yr on campus. Taking an preliminary yr to construct energy and conditioning, referred to as a redshirt yr, is frequent amongst offensive and defensive linemen. Foster was anticipated to see enjoying time through the upcoming 2025 season.
Foster was a highschool standout at St. Joseph Catholic in Greenville, and was needed by a number of main colleges, together with Arkansas, Kentucky and Georgia Tech.
Simply two days earlier than Foster’s demise, one other teenager was fatally shot in Greenville over Memorial Day weekend. The sufferer was recognized as 16-year-old highschool scholar Cody Boettcher.
