'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie shot dead
The 22-year-old star was signing autographs after a concert when a man shot her before killing himself
The 22-year-old star was shot dead after her concert. PHOTO: RT
Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC's The Voice, died Friday after being shot at a concert in Orlando, Florida by an unidentified gunman, who then fatally shot himself, police said.
The 22-year-old Grimmie had performed with the group Before You Exit at Orlando's Plaza Live and stayed after to sign autographs.
A man, who was armed with two guns, walked toward her and shot her, police said.
"Christina's brother immediately tackled the suspect, who shot and killed himself," the police said. Grimmie was rushed to the Orlando Regional Medical Center.
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The motive of the gunman, who was not identified, was unclear.
"We don't know if he was just a crazy fan that followed her on Twitter or on social media. We really don't know," police spokeswoman Wanda Miglio said at a news conference.
"This is a very tragic event. This should have been something that was fun and exciting, and for something like this to happen is just a tragedy."
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Grimmie, who competed in the sixth season of The Voice in 2014, released her debut extended play Find Me in 2011.
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The 22-year-old Grimmie had performed with the group Before You Exit at Orlando's Plaza Live and stayed after to sign autographs.
A man, who was armed with two guns, walked toward her and shot her, police said.
"Christina's brother immediately tackled the suspect, who shot and killed himself," the police said. Grimmie was rushed to the Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Apple employee died of self-inflicted gunshot wound: police
The motive of the gunman, who was not identified, was unclear.
"We don't know if he was just a crazy fan that followed her on Twitter or on social media. We really don't know," police spokeswoman Wanda Miglio said at a news conference.
"This is a very tragic event. This should have been something that was fun and exciting, and for something like this to happen is just a tragedy."
Did you know? Chris Martin to join The Voice
Grimmie, who competed in the sixth season of The Voice in 2014, released her debut extended play Find Me in 2011.
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