Cause of Death Revealed for Baylor Football Star After He ‘Unexpectedly’ Dies at 18: Reports

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Cause of Death Revealed for Baylor Football Star After He ‘Unexpectedly’ Dies at 18: Reports

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The cause of death has been revealed for top Baylor football player, Alex Foster, after he died in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28, per the Associated Press

The athlete was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his Mississippi hometown of Greenville, according to multiple reports

Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons has since placed a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on the city amid a “surge in violent crimes,” per a video statement shared on

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The cause of death for top Baylor football player Alex Foster has been revealed

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The Greenville Police Department in Mississippi confirmed officers had responded to shots fired at approximately 12:11 a.m. local time at 1800 East Alexander St. on the morning of Wednesday, May 28, per local outlet the

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Police discovered a male who had been shot multiple times in a car, the outlet and

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The victim was transferred to Delta Health Center, where he died 35 minutes later, per the Clarion-Ledger. Police didn’t identify the victim.

No arrests have been made as of yet amid the ongoing investigation, ESPN reported.

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reported that Foster died from multiple gunshot wounds after he was found in a car in his Mississippi hometown, citing the Washington County coroner’s office.

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The Washington County coroner’s office and the Greenville Police Department did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.

The shooting was part of a “surge in violent crimes” in the area, according to the AP, citing Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons.

Simmons spoke about the crimes and “senseless killings” in a video statement shared on

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, confirming that a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was being implemented in a bid to help “stabilize conditions.” The mayor also said that late-night establishments and all nightclubs must cease operations at midnight.

Baylor Football confirmed Foster’s death in a statement shared

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and the Baylor Bears

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on Wednesday.

Head coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said they were “heartbroken by the unexpected loss” of Foster, “a beloved teammate, friend, and a cherished part of the Baylor family.”

“Our deepest condolences are with Alex’s family and all who loved him, as we lift them up in prayer now and in the days to come,” the statement continued. “In this time of deep sorrow, we draw strength from our faith, the love of the Baylor community, and the unbreakable bond forged through the game we love. Alex’s memory will forever be part of our hearts and this program.”

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Coach Aranda added in an additional statement

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, “We are devastated by this loss. In his time at Baylor he made a long-lasting impact on all of us in the program. Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply.”

St. Joseph Catholic-Greenville football coach John Baker told the Clarion-Ledger that Foster had been in Greenville for summer break and had been planning to return to the Baylor campus in Waco, Texas, this weekend.

“He was just a great guy,” he told the outlet, adding, “Real quiet, soft-spoken guy, you know. Had his head on right and was wanting to make it out. He was a good dude, man.”

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Foster was a highly anticipated player for Baylor and the highest-rated high school signing of the 2024 class. He redshirted his freshman season after a standout high school career for St. Joseph High School in Greenville, Mississippi.

In a statement on

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, the school paid tribute to Foster, writing, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of a young life in our community. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Alex Foster, a graduate of our school.”

“During this time of sorrow, we stand together in faith, compassion, and prayer. May God comfort all who are grieving,” the post added,

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