High School Cheerleader Tragically Dies After Party Shooting; Her Legacy Will Live On Through Organ Donation

She was a sparkling soul who lit up every room she entered. Now, her bright future and dreams have been cut short by a senseless act of violence.

An Alabama community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old high school cheerleader Kimber Mills, who was fatally wounded during a shooting at a party in Pinson. Her family honored her wish by donating her organs, giving life to others even in death.

Night of Horror: Gunfire Erupts After Party Fight
In the early hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of multiple people shot at the 7900 block of Highway 75 North. They found three victims — a 21-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and an 18-year-old woman — suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency crews transported them to nearby hospitals, while a fourth victim, a 20-year-old woman, was taken to another hospital by a private vehicle.