Former The Voice contestant and YouTube star Christina Grimmie has been shot dead after her concert in Orlando, Florida. On Friday night, Christina performed with the band Before You Exit at the Plaza Live venue. After the show, Christina was signing autographs when a gunman opened fire and killed the budding star.
At approximately 10:24 E.T. Orlando Police found Grimmie injured as well as the gunman shot dead in an apparent suicide. From the City of Orlando:
Detectives were told the suspect – who is not being identified at this time – walked toward Christina and shot her. Christina’s brother 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.
Christina would later die at a local hospital.
With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
The brave actions by Christina’s brother may have prevented more deaths from the crazed killer.
Performer Christina Grimmie was shot at concert @ Plaza Live. Grimmie's brother tackled shooter Shooter shot himself pic.twitter.com/URpjXlrOdE
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
OPD was told suspect walked toward Christina and shot her. Christina's brother immediately tackled the suspect, who shot & killed himself.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
In haunting last tweets, Christina was excited about the show in Orlando.
https://twitter.com/TheRealGrimmie/status/741387106921140224
Hometown show – Plaza Live Orlando. Let's go pic.twitter.com/3L3tjfMdjq
— Before You Exit (@beforeyouexit) June 10, 2016
There has been an outpouring of grief on Twitter from fans and celebrities, sending the hashtag #RIPChristina to the top trend. Fans
There are no words. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie.
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) June 11, 2016
We are heartbroken. @TheRealGrimmie is a loved member of our family. Our thoughts are with her and her family. #PrayForChristina
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) June 11, 2016
#RIPChristina 😰😢 my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 11, 2016
So sad about the news of @TheRealGrimmie. No words. Praying for her family so hard. #prayforchristina
— Kiesza (@Kiesza) June 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/haileybaldwin/status/741541106970546176
please stay safe & tell the people you love that you love them any time you have the chance
— tyler oakley // schedule pinned (@tyleroakley) June 11, 2016
At a complete loss for words. Unbelievable. My heart breaks over this news. #RIPChristina
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) June 11, 2016
i have no words. rip christina💖
see you again, love. isaiah 25:8 https://t.co/z6d4joaMPQ— tori kelly (@torikelly) June 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/ColtonLHaynes/status/741522750984978432
#RestInPeaceChristina Thank you for the music. #ForeverAndAlways #InOurHearts
— Sofia Carson (@SofiaCarson) June 11, 2016
At a loss for words and absolutely sick to my stomach. So lucky to have had a friend so purely good and impossibly talented. #RIPChristina
— Sam Tsui (@SamuelTsui) June 11, 2016
Christina Grimmie… You were so talented. I hope you find peace. You didn't deserve this. #RIPChristina
— Abigail Breslin (SOPHOMORE) (@yoabbaabba) June 11, 2016
Christina was only 22-years-old. The singer appeared on season 6 of The Voice in 2014 and finished in third place. Christina had been signed to Island Records and was reportedly working on an album.
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