'The Voice' Finalist Christina Grimmie Shot and Killed at Orlando Concert
Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on the singing competition The Voice, was shot and killed by a man while signing autographs after an Orlando, Florida show Friday night.
According to CNN, the man was armed with two guns, and fatally shot himself after being tackled by Grimmie's brother.
Hours before the show, 22-year-old Grimmie posted an excited video on Twitter, telling fans about the performance at the Plaza Live theater. Grimmie performed at the show with the band Before You Exit, according to authorities, and had stopped along with the group to meet with fans after the show.
For those who don't know, this is Christina Grimmie. An immense talent and an extremely kind soul. #PrayForChristinahttps://amp.twimg.com/v/12869859-b832-452c-a40c-0a96e4787095 ...
Grimmie, who started off on YouTube and amassed a huge following, made it to the Top 3 on season 6 of The Voice.
ORLANDO!! Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! Starts at 7:30!pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi
After news of Grimmie's death broke, fans and fellow singers like Demi Lovato and Tori Kelly took to Twitter to mourn the rising star.
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.
PrayForChristina so so sad to hear of anyone dying, let alone a young artist who had her life ahead of her. So so sad #RIPGrimmie
RIPChristina my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..
i have no words. rip christina see you again, love. isaiah 25:8https://twitter.com/therealgrimmie/status/741109206552580096 ...
i don't understand where security was. and why he wanted to kill her. and the more i read the more my heart breaks. #RIPChristina
Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristinapic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr
It is not immediately known how the gunman got past security with the weapons, CNN reported.
"We don't know if he was just a crazy fan that followed her on Twitter or on social media," Orlando Police spokeswoman Wanda Ford said, according to the network. "We really don't know ... it's undetermined at this point."
Grimmie released her final EP, Side A, in February.