Christina Grimmie — a contestant on “The Voice” — was shot by 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl while signing autographs after a concert in Orlando Friday night. She later died from injuries she sustained during the shooting.
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“She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her,” Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference Saturday. “There is no indication that he knew her. We’re looking into that to try to find a motive for the crime.”
This is her tragic last performance. (RELATED: Christina Grimmie, Former Contestant On ‘The Voice,’ Gunned Down After Concert)
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Police say Loibl reportedly traveled over 100 miles from his St. Petersburg home to where Grimmie was performing.
With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
“The Voice” issued a statement on its Facebook page.
“There are no words,” the statement read. “We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of Christina Grimmie.”