Mother of Keelon, Kierston Russell releases statement on death of Alabama QB's sister

Following the death of his sister, Kierston, Keelon Russell’s mom released a statement. April Moore posted a message on social media expressing her gratitude for the support as the family deals with the sudden loss of her daughter.

Kierston Russell was Keelon’s twin sister, and news broke of her death earlier this week. The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes unit released a statement on the matter and said an investigation is ongoing.

In the meantime, messages of support came in for the family. Moore said the family sees them all and thanked those who reached out.

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— April Moore (@AK3inc) June 6, 2025

“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 wrote. “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.

“Kierston, you were a true angel from God and the only thought that is providing me with any peace and strength in this moment is knowing that you are resting with him now. For 18 years, I have been a witness to you shining your light on everyone you met and in everything you did. My love for you cannot be measured, it is infinite and it will always be part of me. Thank you, God, for choosing me to be her mother, I will spend every day for the rest of my life honoring her legacy in everything I do.”

In a statement, the Tuscaloosa County VCU said Kierston Russel’s death “appears to be non-criminal in nature” as the investigation enters its early stages. The unit also asked for privacy for the family and no further information would be released at this time.

“There has been considerable media attention concerning a death investigation that occurred on June 4, 2025,” a statement from the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit said. “After speaking with the family, and in an attempt to quell media inquiries, they have given permission to confirm the death of Kiersten Russell (sister of Keelon 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. We ask that the media respect the privacy of the family during this time.”

Keelon Russell committed to play football under Kalen DeBoer after attending Duncanville (TX). He arrived in Tuscaloosa alongside his sister, where the two were going to spend their college days at Alabama. This comes after graduating from Duncanville, dancing on stage together and enjoying life in recent days.