India, May 28 -- Baylor Bears redshirt freshman defensive lineman Alex Foster died on Tuesday night in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi.

Foster was the No. 152 overall recruit in the United States, the 18th-ranked prospect in the state of Mississippi. As a defensive lineman prospect, Alex Foster was the 69th-best.

Alex Foster was fatally shot in a Greenville shooting incident. Details of the shooting have not yet been released.

Vice President and Director of Athletics Mack B. Rhoades, IV and Head Football Coach Dave Aranda have provided the following joint statement on behalf of Baylor Athletics regarding the death of Alex Foster.

"We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family...