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Kierston Russell, the twin sister of University of Alabama The first-year quarter of the first year Kelon Russell, died only a few days after the brothers and sisters obtained their graduation, confirmed the police in a statement on Thursday. She was 18 years old.
THE Tascaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Confirmed the death of Kierston in a statement, adding that the investigation into his death is “underway”.
“There was considerable attention from the media concerning an investigation into the death that occurred (in Tuscaloosa) on June 4, 2025,” said Captain Jack Kennedy of the Sheriff’s Bureau of Tascaloosa County, said in a statement obtained by Tuscaloosa News.
The quarter-Arrière Kelon Russell (12 years old) works an exercise during spring training for Crimson Tide on March 5, 2025. (Imagn)
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“After speaking with the family and, in order to repress the investigations with the media, they gave permission to confirm the death of Kierston Russell … The investigation is underway in accordance with the procedures mentioned above, and at this time seems to be of a non-criminal nature. Consequently, at present, no other information will be published.”
Kierston played basketball at Duncanville high school in Texas. According to In ESPN, She was to join her brother in Alabama in August. The twins graduated last month.
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Keelon, a five -star recruit that registered early and attended Alabama spring training, shared photos of the two together and shared a prayer for his Instagram stories on Thursday.
“Dear God, thank you that each good and pleasant gift is from above. You are the source of each blessing in my health of my life, my work, my relationships and the strength to face every day. Even my ability to work and create comes from you. I recognize that everything I have is a gift from your generous hand,” he publishes.
File-The quarter-back of Alabama, Keelon Russell (12), turns to hand the ball for a day at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 12, 2025. (Gary Cosby / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
“As James says 1:17,” each good and perfect gift is from above, descending from the father of celestial lights, which does not change like changing shadows. “You are faithful and I am grateful.”
The Kierston basketball team also shared an X statement after the news of their death.
“With broken hearts, we mourn the loss of our sister and teammate, Kierston Russell. A fierce competitor with a heart of gold – his light, his love and his heritage will live. We love you, Kruss. Always.”
