From being an online sensation to being a popular ‘The Voice Season 6’ contestant, Christina Grimmie died during the autograph signing after her concert at Orlando due to four gun shots by an unknown gunman who also shot himself after doing the crime.
The incredible singer had passed away this Saturday (June 11, 2016) because of the unexpected incident on Friday night. The singer’s death was confirmed by the official Twitter account of Orlando Police, afternoon of the same day.
“With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries.”
According to the official news release from Orlando Police, the detectives suspected that the gunman – who is still unknown as of writing, walked toward the 22-year-old singer and shot her. Then her brother immediately stopped the man where then he shot himself.
Netizens were informed about the incident because of a Facebook post on Saturday morning by AJ Rafael, also a YouTube sensation. He wrote:
“Hey everyone, please pray for my good friend Christina Grimmie who was shot 4 times tonight at her meet and greet while the shooter killed himself right after… Please pray for her healing… In your name we pray Lord….”
Christina Grimmie was popularly known by her covers of hits songs by pop musicians that she uploaded on YouTube and later on joined “The Voice Season 6”. Christina visited the Philippines two years ago, October 2014.
(Photo Source: Twitter – @mpoppel / @OrlandoPolice / Facebook – ajrafaelmusic / Instagram – @therealgrimmie)