Singer Christina Grimmie has died at the age of 22 after being shot at her concert in Orlando, FL, on Friday. Her rep confirmed the sad news, telling People [1], "It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord. She was shot at her show in Orlando, and unfortunately didn't survive the gun shot wounds. We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning."
Orlando police also took to Twitter [2] to confirm that Christina was one of the two people involved in the shooting, writing, "Performer Christina Grimmie was shot at concert @ Plaza Live. Grimmie's brother tackled shooter Shooter shot himself."
Performer Christina Grimmie was shot at concert @ Plaza Live. Grimmie's brother tackled shooter Shooter shot himself pic.twitter.com/URpjXlrOdE [3]
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016 [4]
During a press conference, authorities revealed that the star's brother tackled the shooter to the ground before the suspect fatally shot himself. Police spokeswoman Wanda Miglio also stated that Christina was signing autographs near a merchandise table when a man armed with two guns walked up and opened fire on her.
Police confirm performer Christina Grimme was shot and seriously hurt by a man who then shot and killed himself. pic.twitter.com/O0JSNLbSnA [5]
— Matt Lupoli (@mattlupoli) June 11, 2016 [6]
Meanwhile, a handful of stars — including Adam Levine and Blake Shelton — have taken to social media to share heartfelt messages, and a GoFundMe page [7] has been set up to support the singer's family.
I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl... Keeping @TheRealGrimmie [8] family in my heart and mind.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016 [9]
So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie [10]. Beautiful member of #TheVoice [11] family & true #Fighter [12]. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 11, 2016 [13]
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 [14].
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) June 11, 2016 [15]
I'm sad, shocked and confused. We love you so much Grimmie. We are all praying hard that you can pull through this...this just isn't fair. [16]
My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina pic.twitter.com/KWGwZZlj4t [17]
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) June 11, 2016 [18]
UPDATE: On Saturday, Orlando police identified the man who shot and killed Christina as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl from St. Petersburg, FL. Along with the news, a picture of Kevin was also released [19].