Christina Grimmie dead at 22

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'The Voice' Singer Christina Grimmie Dies After Being Shot at Orlando Concert
By David Caplan & Morgan Winsor - Jun 11, 2016 - ABC NEWS

Singer Christina Grimmie, a performer on "The Voice" in 2014, has died after being shot at a concert venue in Orlando, Florida, Friday evening, her rep confirmed early Saturday morning. She was 22.

The male suspect, identified as Kevin James Loibl, 27, shot himself and is dead, Orlando Police Department public information officer Wanda Miglio said during a press briefing early Saturday morning.

In a statement, Grimmie's rep said, "It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord. She was shot at her show in Orlando and, unfortunately, didn't survive the gun shot wounds. We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning. If you'd like to give back to Christina's family in her memory, please consider donating to the families GoFundMe page in their time of need."

Grimmie and the band Before You Exit were signing autographs and selling merchandise after their show ended at 10 p.m. at Orlando's Plaza Live Theater, when a man carrying two guns walked up to her and shot her, Miglio said, adding it was unclear how the suspect entered the venue with the firearms. She said police responded to a call received at 10:24 p.m. that shots had been fired at Plaza Live Theater.

Miglio said Grimmie's brother, Mark, "immediately tackled the suspect, stopping him from causing any more harm to Christina and her fans. During the struggle, the suspect shot himself. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene....Her brother is a hero for saving and stopping him from not hurting anyone else," said Miglio.

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Suspect who shot and killed Christina GRIMMlE is identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Based on our investigation thus far, it appears that the suspect was alone and approached performer Christina Grimmie inside the Plaza Live after her show there Friday night – as she was having a meet and greet with fans – and opened fire.

Christina Grimmie’s brother, Marcus, tackled the suspect and shortly after that, the suspect shot and killed himself.

Christina Grimmie died from the gunshot wounds she suffered. Her brother Marcus is a hero and possibly saved countless other lives. He is not injured.

Via: Orlando (FL) Police Department