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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Baylor football player Alex Foster's cause of death revealed
The cause of death for 18-year-old Baylor football player Alex Foster has been revealed after his sudden passing earlier this week. According to the Washington County (Mississippi) coroner's office, Foster died from multiple gunshot wounds after he was found in a car in his hometown. Greenville, Mississippi police confirmed to the Clarion-Ledger that officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired around 12:11am on Wednesday. MORE TO FOLLOW.
National Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown, the Washington County coroner's office confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 18. Article content Article content The shooting was part of a 'surge in violent crimes' that Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in an address threaten the community. Simmons said the city issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb the violence, which has included multiple shootings and 'senseless killings.' Article content The Mississippi Clarion Ledger first reported Foster as being the victim of a shooting in Greenville after Baylor announced without a cause that Foster had died. Article content Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew told the AP _ without disclosing the name of the victim — that officers were called to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car. Article content He was taken to a hospital and died about 30 to 40 minutes later, Mew said. No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting. Article content 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Article content Article content Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year. Article content Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Article content Listed at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, Foster was rated by 247Sports as being among Mississippi's top-20 prospects and 69th defensive lineman in the nation coming out of St. Joseph High School in Madison. Article content Simmons said all nightclubs and late-night establishments in the city must cease operations at midnight as part of the curfew, with a special emphasis being placed on 'juvenile safety and parental accountability.' Article content
Washington Post
2 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Baylor mourns death of freshman lineman after he was shot in Mississippi
Baylor's football program mourned the loss Wednesday of Alex Foster, an 18-year-old defensive lineman who was set for his freshman season after taking a redshirt last year. According to multiple reports, Foster was killed by gunfire in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi. Greenville police officers were called to the scene of a shooting just after midnight on Tuesday night, and discovered a man in a car who was suffering from gunshot wounds, a police spokesperson told the Associated Press. The man was said to have been transported to a hospital, where he died shortly thereafter. A local coroner's office confirmed to the AP and to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger that the man in question was Foster.
CNN
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Baylor football player Alex Foster dies from gunfire as city issues curfew over spate of violence
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown, the Washington County coroner's office confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 18. The shooting was part of a 'surge in violent crimes' that Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in an address threaten the community. Simmons said the city issued a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb the violence, which has included multiple shootings and 'senseless killings.' The Mississippi Clarion Ledger first reported Foster as being the victim of a shooting in Greenville after Baylor announced without a cause that Foster had died. Greenville Police spokeswoman Major Misty Mew told the AP — without disclosing the name of the victim — that officers were called to reports of a shooting in a residential/commercial area of the city shortly after midnight. Police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a car. He was taken to a hospital and died about 30 to 40 minutes later, Mew said. No arrests have been made and police are seeking information connected with the shooting. CNN has reached out to the coroner's office. 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Foster took part in spring practices and was entering his freshman season after redshirting last year. Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Listed at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, Foster was rated by 247Sports as being among Mississippi's top-20 prospects and 69th defensive lineman in the nation coming out of St. Joseph High School in Madison. Simmons said all nightclubs and late-night establishments in the city must cease operations at midnight as part of the curfew, with a special emphasis being placed on 'juvenile safety and parental accountability.' 'It's to protect the lives and well-beings of every Greenville resident in light of this growing crisis. … we cannot stand by and let violence rip through our neighborhoods. Enough is enough,' he said.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster dies at 18, school announces
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster died early Wednesday morning in Greenville, Mississippi, the school announced. He was 18. No details were revealed on the cause of death for the player who redshirted last season and took part in spring practices. 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family,' coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement. 'Our immediate focus is on supporting Alex's family and his teammates through this devastating loss. Alex's memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.' Aranda posted a separate message in referring to Foster making a 'long-lasting impact on all of us,' and adding, 'Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.' Listed at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, Foster was rated by 247Sports as being among Mississippi's top-20 prospects and 69th defensive lineman in the nation coming out of St. Joseph High School in Madison. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: and
