Former UH safety Earl Foster killed in shooting at...

A former University of Houston football player was killed in a shooting late Tuesday night.

Earl Foster, a reserve safety who played four seasons for UH, was found in the parking lot of a Timewise Shell gas station on Almeda Road near the Southwest Freeway about 9:15 p.m., according to a Houston Police Department report.

Police said Foster, 27, died on the scene.

A preliminary investigation indicated Foster got into an altercation inside the gas station. Witnesses said suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle, according to the report.

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

A standout at Lamar High School, Foster was a reserve safety and 49 games for the Cougars from 2012-15. He was a member of UH’s conference championship team in 2015.

Anyone with information can call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Note: This story includes updated information. A previous version had an incorrect location of the incident and details from a separate shooting with similar circumstances.