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Cheerleader's Alleged Killer Freed on Bond Amid Outrage
3 Feb
Summary
- Suspect Steven Tyler Whitehead charged with murder and attempted murder was released on bond.
- Kimber Mills, 18, died after being shot at a bonfire party in Pinson, Alabama.
- The victim's sister expressed fear and frustration over the bond decision.
Steven Tyler Whitehead, charged with murder in the death of 18-year-old Kimber Mills and three counts of attempted murder, was released from the Jefferson County Jail on bond on Thursday. A judge set his bond at $330,000, with the condition that Whitehead wear an electronic monitoring device. The charges stem from an incident in October 2025 at a party in Pinson, Alabama, where Whitehead allegedly opened fire after a confrontation.
Kimber Mills, a senior at Cleveland High School, was fatally shot during the incident. Another victim, Silas McCay, was shot 10 times while attempting to protect friends, including Mills. McCay and Hunter McCullouch were later charged with third-degree assault related to the altercation preceding the shooting.
Following the news of Whitehead's release, Kimber Mills' sister expressed her dismay and fear on social media, stating, "Justice for Kimber! That's all we want." She conveyed that the release has caused her increased anxiety and a reluctance to leave her home.
