Keelon Russell’s Sister Dies: Kierston Russell Obituary & Cause of Death
- Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama quarterback and highly-touted recruit Keelon Russell, died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa.
- jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit said the inquiry into Kierston Russell's death is ongoing, but it appears to be non-criminal.
- "There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025," Kennedy said.
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, has died at 18 in Tuscaloosa, a non-criminal inquiry is underway. Authorities are not releasing details, but Capt. Jack Kennedy confirmed her death to manage media attention and respect the family’s privacy. The Russell siblings, both athletes, recently graduated from Duncanville, Texas, with kierston planning to join keelon at the University of Alabama this summer. keelon, a top quarterback recruit, and his family are receiving support from the Alabama football program and the Duncanville community, as shared by their mother, April Moore. For more on breaking news stories, consider News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as this story unfolds.
Alabama QB Keelon Russell Grieving Sister’s Death
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama quarterback and highly-touted recruit Keelon Russell, died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa. She was 18.
Capt. jack Kennedy of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit said the inquiry into Kierston Russell’s death is ongoing, but it appears to be non-criminal. Police are not releasing further details.
“There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025,” Kennedy said. He added that the family gave permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell to quell media inquiries.
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is acting as a liaison between the Alabama Department of Forensic Services and the Russell family. Kennedy clarified that non-criminal death investigations include natural causes,medical issues,accidents,and suicides.
the Russell siblings, both athletes, had just graduated from Duncanville, Texas, last month. Kierston, a basketball player, was planning to join Keelon at Alabama this summer before their freshman year.Keelon Russell is ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the 2025 class.
April Moore, Russell’s mother, expressed gratitude for the support in a social media statement.”As a family, we are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude at the outpouring of thoughts, prayers and messages we have received from family, friends, the University of Alabama, Duncanville High school and people all across the country this week,” Moore said. “There is no way we can respond to them all but please know we see and feel all of your love and support.These are words a mother never imagines having to write about their child in a lifetime. I know I will never truly be whole again.”
The Alabama football program and the Duncanville community are rallying around Keelon Russell and his family during this difficult time. The tragic loss of Kierston russell has deeply affected many.