Music industry lost another great soul as Christina Grimmie, The Voice Season 6 runner up, died after being shot at a concert in Orlando, Florida.
Christina Grimmie Died After Being Shot At Orlando Concert
The “Last Set” For Christina Grimmie
“It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord,”
representative of the singer said in a statement.
“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. If you’d like to give back to Christina’s family in her memory, please consider donating to the families GoFundMe page in their time of need.”
Christina performed at The Plaza Live, one of the famous theaters in Orlando with Before You Exit band. Authority said that the group stayed for a while after the concert to accommodate fans for autograph signing.
#HSUS thank you for doing what you do; last night was incredible. @humanesociety
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Authorities also issued a statement late Friday, confirming the young singer’s death: “With deep regret, Christina Grimme has succumbed to her injuries.”
Orlando Police did not reveal the identity and the motive of the suspect yet but reports declared that he killed himself as well.
“Upon arrival officers found the male suspect, who was deceased and one victim who was gravely injured. That victim, singer Christina Grimmie, was transported to the hospital with critical injuries,”
“Detectives were told the suspect, who is not being identified at this time, walked toward Christina and shot her. Christina’s brother immediately tackled the suspect stopping him from causing any more harm to Christina and her fans. During the struggle, the suspect shot himself. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.”
joined The Voice last 2014 and her unique style and voice made all the judges turn their chairs for her. By the end of the blind auditions, Grimmie choose to be part of Adam Levine’s team. The singer landed the third spot by the end of the competition.
Celebrity Gossiper is deeply saddened by this news. Our condolence to the family of the lovely Christina Grimmie.
