Three other people were injured, and a 27-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted murder. That charge is expected to be upgraded to murder.

On the early morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025, a bonfire party was held in a wooded area in Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, near Highway 75 North. Among those attending was Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior at Cleveland High School. She was a cheerleader, track athlete, and aspiring nurse known for her bright and positive personality.

During the gathering, a 27-year-old man named Steven Tyler Whitehead arrived at the party. Witnesses say he began harassing people, including Kimber, and an altercation broke out. In the midst of the confrontation, Whitehead allegedly pulled out a gun and began shooting into the crowd.

Four people were shot — Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old male, a 21-year-old male, and a 20-year-old