Kiersten Russell, the twin sister of Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell , died Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit announced in a release Thursday.

“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),” a statement from captain Jack Kennedy read.

“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 is a freshman quarterback on the Alabama football roster who enrolled early.

The statement from Kennedy also explained why Tuscaloosa VCU handled the death investigation.

“Death investigat

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