Summary
An 18-year-old cheerleader named Kimber Mills was shot at a bonfire in Alabama and later donated her organs. She was declared dead at UAB Hospital, and a suspect in the shooting remains in custody. Mills planned to attend the University of Alabama and become a nurse.
Key Facts
- Kimber Mills, a high school cheerleader from Alabama, was shot at a bonfire event.
- She was shot in the head and later died at UAB Hospital after being taken off life support.
- Mills underwent surgery to donate her organs, which was described as an honor walk attended by many.
- The shooting occurred after a dispute, and three other people were injured.
- Steven Tyler Whitehead, the suspect, is in custody and charged with murder.
- Mills planned to study at the University of Alabama and wanted to be a nurse.
- A fundraiser for Mills' family exceeded $21,000.
- School officials and her community remembered her as a bright and outgoing person.
