Former Houston Cougars Safety Earl Foster Killed In Shooting

A former University of Houston football has tragically lost his life after he was killed in a shooting in city of Houston on Tuesday.

Foster was pronounced dead at the scene at a gas station of East Freeway, according to the Houston Chronicle.

“A female companion was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to a Houston Police Department report.
The double shooting was reported about 9:30 p.m. Police said the victims appeared to have been shot elsewhere. The vehicle arrived at the gas station and asked for help.”

Northeast officers are at a homicide scene 8000 East Freeway. Adult male deceased at the scene, adult female transported to the hospital in critical condition. 202 pic.twitter.com/BZbbSntTjt
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 1, 2020

Foster played safety for four years at University of Houston and was part of the team that defeated the Florida State Seminoles at the Fil-A Peach Bowl in 2015.

The relationships & bonds built thru competition, the grind & fellowship last forever. Very saddened today to hear of the loss of one of our brothers. Please keep Earl & his family close you your hearts, in your thoughts & prayers, Love you buddy pic.twitter.com/hvk1J2w2Y1
— Craig Naivar (@Coach_Naivar) April 1, 2020

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Rest in Power Earl Foster.

Sad to see another young man gone too soon. Stop the violence. pic.twitter.com/HgzczDvWj4
— Tank Henry-Jackson , M.Ed. (@tank_texasboy99) April 1, 2020

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Whether you pray or what have you please put Earl Foster’s family and friends in your thoughts. Lost a good man.
— Ryan (@MRyan588) April 1, 2020

RIP Earl Foster… always such a good person. #coog #ripearlfoster pic.twitter.com/h8SD2DTkvW
— Celena Farley aka Flores (@_LatinaFlava) April 1, 2020

R.I.P MY MF DAWG EARL FOSTER ORIGINAL 300?? ONE A REDSKIN ALWAYS A REDSKIN?
— BIG SCOOBIE/BIG FLOYO (@BIGGG_SCOOBIE) April 1, 2020

I’ll always remember you. One of the best. May you Rest In Peace. Former Houston Cougar Earl Foster has passed. I’ll always remember how hard you played and how much you loved the game. pic.twitter.com/Nhp09gCshb
— Justin Aaron (@JustinAaronUH91) April 1, 2020

Heard the news this morning. As I was scrolling through my photos, I found these gems. Prayers to the family & friends you left behind, Earl. Too soon. pic.twitter.com/tRZLv5bhQX
— Tory Teykl (@ToryJana) April 1, 2020