How did the Baylor standout Alex Foster pass away? The entire Greenville shooting….
Alex Foster, an 18-year-old redshirt freshman defensive lineman for Baylor, was fatally shot in Greenville, Mississippi, in the early hours of May 28, 2025. Police responded shortly after midnight to reports of gunfire and discovered Foster inside a parked car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Delta Health Center—succumbing to his injuries roughly 30–40 minutes later .
The tragedy unfolded amid a troubling surge of gun violence in Greenville. Mayor Errick Simmons had declared a state of emergency and instituted a citywide curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., amid multiple teenager shootings in just a week . Authorities have reported no arrests so far, and the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing .
Foster was a highly touted four-star recruit from St. Joseph Catholic School, ranked No. 152 nationally by On3, standing 6′5″ and weighing 292 lb, with immense upside for Baylor’s program . His death has deeply affected both Baylor’s and Greenville’s communities, with coaches and teammates mourning the loss of a quiet, respectful young man whose potential both on and off the field was widely admired .
️ The city and Baylor are now focused on supporting his grieving family and loved ones while grappling with the shock of losing such a promising young life.
