A young American singer, famous for pop song covers on Youtube is dead after an overnight shooting in Florida.
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
Orlando Police tweeted 22-year old Christina Grimmie died from her injuries after a man shot her after a concert.
With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
In 2014, she burst on the music scene during her time on reality TV show The Voice where she finished third.
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
Orlando Police say Grimmie’s brother tackled the shooter immediately, and during the struggle, the shooter killed himself.
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
She was playing a concert at Plaza Live with the band Before You Exit when she was shot.
Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr
— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) June 11, 2016
