Death of Christina Grimmie
On June 10, 2016, American singer and songwriter Christina Grimmie was shot by 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl while she signed autographs following her performance with Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. Loibl then fatally shot himself after being tackled by Grimmie's brother Marcus.[1][a] Grimmie was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition; she died on June 11.[3]
The Orlando Police Department reported that Loibl did not have an arrest record in his home county, and did not appear to know Grimmie personally.[4] A department spokesman said Loibl had traveled from another city in Florida "apparently to commit this crime",[b] bringing with him two handguns, two extra magazines full of ammunition, and a hunting knife.[5]
Reaction
Following confirmation of Grimmie's death, The Voice tweeted, "There are no words. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice."[6] Her coach, Adam Levine, wrote that he and his wife were "absolutely devastated and heartbroken ... This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world."[7] Fellow The Voice coaches Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Usher and Pharrell Williams also sent condolences, as did show host Carson Daly.[8]
Longtime friend and former tour-mate Selena Gomez wrote, "My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina".[9][c] Before You Exit, with whom Grimmie had performed before the shooting, tweeted, "Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend."[12]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dineen, Caitlyn (June 11, 2016). "Police identify Christina Grimmie's shooter, say he specifically targeted singer". Orlando Sentinel. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-christina-grimmie-dead-orlando-20160611-story.html. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Dineen, Caitlin (June 11, 2016). "Police: Suspect specifically targeted Christina Grimmie". Orlando Sentinel. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-christina-grimmie-dead-orlando-20160611-story.html. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Hayes, Christal (June 11, 2016). "Singer Christina Grimmie is dead after being shot at Orlando concert". Orlando Sentinel. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-orlando-plaza-live-shooting-20160610-story.html. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Winsor, Morgan (June 11, 2016). "Gunman Who Killed The Voice Singer Christina Grimmie Traveled to Orlando to Shoot Her, Police Say". ABC News. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/gunman-killed-voice-singer-christina-grimmie-traveled-orlando/story?id=39780792. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ↑ Jagannathan, Meera; Brown, Stephen Rex (June 11, 2016). "Killer of The Voice star Christina Grimmie drove to Orlando armed with two guns, hunting knife". New York Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/grimmie-dead-man-21-traveled-orlando-kill-article-1.2669835. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando". BBC News. June 11, 2016. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36506082. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Heller, Corinne (June 11, 2016). "Christina Grimmie Shot Dead at 22: The Voice Family and Other Stars Pay Tribute". E! News. http://www.eonline.com/news/772059/christina-grimmie-shot-dead-at-22-the-voice-family-and-other-stars-pay-tribute. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Aguilera, Christina [xtina] (June 11, 2016). So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie ....
Shelton, Blake [blakeshelton] (June 11, 2016). I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken ....
Usher [Usher] (June 11, 2016). To an amazing sould and voice ....
Williams, Pharrell [Pharrell] (June 11, 2016). This is a tragic loss ....
Daly, Carson [CarsonDaly] (June 11, 2016). So sad about @TheRealGrimmie .... - ↑ Romano, Nick (June 11, 2016). "Selena Gomez responds to Christina Grimmie's death: 'My heart is broken'". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/11/christina-grimmie-dead-selena-gomez-responds. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Carpenter, Cassie (June 11, 2016). "Selena Gomez mourns former opening act Christina Grimmie ... as she cancels fan meet and greet in Miami". Daily Mail (London, England). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3637004/Selena-Gomez-mourns-former-opening-act-Christina-Grimmie-cancels-fan-meet-greet-Miami.html. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Vulpo, Mike (June 11, 2016). "Selena Gomez Delivers Emotional Tribute to Christina Grimmie During Miami Concert". E! News. http://www.eonline.com/news/772146/selena-gomez-delivers-emotional-tribute-to-christina-grimmie-during-miami-concert. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
- ↑ Before You Exit [beforeyouexit] (June 11, 2016). Today we lost an angel ....
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