Baylor Bears redshirt freshman defensive lineman Alex Foster, a former standout at Greenville’s St. Joe, was fatally shot in Greenville Tuesday night.

Details of the shooting have not yet been released, but Foster is the most recent of a string of shootings that have killed and injured people in Greenville over the last few weeks, most recently being O’Bannon High School student Cody Boettcher, 16, who was killed Sunday night.

A statement from Baylor Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack B. Rhodes and Head Football Coach Dave Aranda said, “We are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Alex Foster, a beloved teammate, friend, and a cherished part of the Baylor Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex’s family and all those who loved him. In this time of deep sorrow, we draw s

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