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Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Twin sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dead at 18, police say
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of University of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, has died just days after the siblings graduated from high school, police confirmed in a statement on Thursday. She was 18. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed Kierston's passing in a statement, adding that the investigation into her death is "ongoing." "There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025," Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit said in a statement obtained by Tuscaloosa News. "After speaking with the family, and in an attempt to quell media inquiries, they have given permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell... The investigation is ongoing pursuant to the procedures mentioned above, and at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature. Therefore, at this time no other information will be released." Kierston played basketball at Duncanville High School in Texas. According to ESPN, she was due to join her brother at Alabama in August. The twins graduated last month. Keelon, a five-star recruit who enrolled early and attended Alabama's spring training, shared photos of the two together and shared a prayer to his Instagram Stories on Thursday. "Dear god, Thank You that every good and pleasant gift is from above. You are the source of every blessing in my life-my health, my work, my relationships, and the strength to face each day. Even my ability to work and create comes from You. I acknowledge that all I have is a gift from Your generous hand," he post read. "As James 1:17 says, 'Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.' You are faithful, and I am grateful." Kierston's basketball team also shared a statement on X following the news of her death. "With shattered hearts, we mourn the loss of our sister & teammate, Kierston Russell. A fierce competitor with a heart of gold – her light, love & legacy will live on. We love you, KRuss. Always." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Police confirm death of Alabama QB's twin sister Kierston Russell
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of University of Alabama football quarterback Keelon Russell, has died, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed June 5. She was 18 years old. "There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025," Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit wrote in a statement. Advertisement "After speaking with the family, and in an attempt to quell media inquiries, they have given permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell... The investigation is ongoing pursuant to the procedures mentioned above, and at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature. Therefore, at this time no other information will be released." Keelon Russell has posted a string of social media messages on his Instagram account, including photos of him and Kierston while responding to messages, such as "stay strong for mom my thoughts and prayers are with y'all' with emojis of hands into heart shapes. Kierston Russell played basketball at Texas' Duncanville High School, which finished its season in the regional finals. Keelon Russell, who enrolled at Alabama in January, was a five-star quarterback at Duncanville High School. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa police confirm death of Kierston Russell, twin sister of Alabama football QB
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Police confirm death of Alabama QB's twin sister Kierston Russell
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of University of Alabama football quarterback Keelon Russell, has died, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed June 5. She was 18 years old. "There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025," Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit wrote in a statement. Advertisement "After speaking with the family, and in an attempt to quell media inquiries, they have given permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell... The investigation is ongoing pursuant to the procedures mentioned above, and at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature. Therefore, at this time no other information will be released." Keelon Russell has posted a string of social media messages on his Instagram account, including photos of him and Kierston while responding to messages, such as "stay strong for mom my thoughts and prayers are with y'all' with emojis of hands into heart shapes. Kierston Russell played basketball at Texas' Duncanville High School, which finished its season in the regional finals. Keelon Russell, who enrolled at Alabama in January, was a five-star quarterback at Duncanville High School. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Tuscaloosa police confirm death of Kierston Russell, twin sister of Alabama football QB
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Police confirm death of Alabama QB's twin sister Kierston Russell
Police confirm death of Alabama QB's twin sister Kierston Russell Kierston Russell, the twin sister of University of Alabama football quarterback Keelon Russell, has died, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed June 5. She was 18 years old. "There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025," Capt. Jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit wrote in a statement. "After speaking with the family, and in an attempt to quell media inquiries, they have given permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell... The investigation is ongoing pursuant to the procedures mentioned above, and at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature. Therefore, at this time no other information will be released." Keelon Russell has posted a string of social media messages on his Instagram account, including photos of him and Kierston while responding to messages, such as "stay strong for mom my thoughts and prayers are with y'all' with emojis of hands into heart shapes. Kierston Russell played basketball at Texas' Duncanville High School, which finished its season in the regional finals. Keelon Russell, who enrolled at Alabama in January, was a five-star quarterback at Duncanville High School.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS College football quarterback's twin sister found dead days after they graduated together
Law enforcement officials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama have confirmed the death of incoming University of Alabama freshman Kierston Russell. Kierston is the twin sister of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, who was a consensus top-two recruit in the Class of 2025 and the consensus No. 1 recruit in the state of Texas. The siblings both recently graduated from Duncanville High School at the end of last month. A statement from Tuscaloosa police officials confirmed Kierston's identity after the family had given permission in an effort to quell inquiries from the media. Police said her death 'at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature', that no other information would be released at this time, and asked that the media respect the privacy of the family. has contacted the University of Alabama and the school's athletics department for comment on the matter.
