How Did Christina Grimmie Die?
CNN reports that singer Christina Grimmie has passed away after being shot an a concert in Orlando, FL. The singer opened up for the band Before You Exit. After the event, the singer was posing for pictures with fans when an unnamed gunman shot her. Kevin James Loibl is the man who shot Christina:
Man who shot and killed Christina Grimmie @TheRealGrimmie is
Kevin James Loibl DOB 03/10/1989 pic.twitter.com/2D7ZIDhXCa— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Witnesses say that she was signing autographs after the show when a man fired five bullets before being tackled. The man then committed suicide. According to a statement, the shooter had two guns in his possession.
How Did Christina Grimmie Die? |
The singer was shot in the head twice. She was only 21-years- old. According to People, the singer was shot on Friday evening after she performed at The Plaza Live. The following video shows her final performance:
According to Heavy, the shooter is someone known to her family. After the man shot her, Grimmie’s brother, Mark, tackled him. The shooter then turned the gun on himself.
The talented singer was born on March 12, 1994. She is best known for participating on the NBC show The Voice. Prior to competing on the show, the singer was a YouTube star. Her debut album, Find Me, was released back in 2011.
It’s impossible to forget someone that gave us so much to remember. Let’s celebrate her life by taking a look at her top 10 Instagram pics:
10. When she’s doing impressions.
9. When she’s on Snapchat.
8. When she’s in the pool.
7. When she’s with Bria Kelly.
6. When she’s with Adam Levine.
5. When she helps animals.
4. When she takes flawless selfies.
3. When she stole Adam’s chair.
2. When she cuts her hair.
1. When her flame burns through the stars for eternity.