Singer Christina Grimmie has died after being shot by a concert-goer following a performance in Orlando, Florida.
She was 22.
CNN reports the former US The Voice contestant and YouTube star was shot during an autograph signing session at The Plaza Live theatre.
A man wielding two firearms approached the singer before opening fire. One of Grimmie’s brothers was able to bring him to the ground, before the attacker fatally shot himself.
Grimmie was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but died shortly afterwards.
Performer Christina Grimmie was shot at concert @ Plaza Live. Grimmie’s brother tackled shooter Shooter shot himself pic.twitter.com/URpjXlrOdE
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Grimmie’s publicist Heather Ward confirmed the news, along with the Orlando Police Department.
Ward said it’s currently unclear how the gunman was able to enter the venue with two guns on his person.
The shooter’s identity hasn’t been revealed, nor have any possible motives for the killing.
Grimmie rose to prominence through her YouTube channel, which currently boasts over three million subscribers. She also appeared on Season 6 of The Voice in 2014, where she eventually reached third place.
ORLANDO!! Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! Starts at 7:30!?? pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi
— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 10, 2016
Colleagues and musicians have expressed their grief over Grimmie’s pointless death.
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.
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) June 11, 2016
#RIPChristina ???? my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones..
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) June 11, 2016
Rest in peace beautiful angel. #RIPChristina https://t.co/EWTDsRcqDu
— shawn mendes (@MendesFeatures) June 11, 2016
Source: CNN.
Photo: Noam Galai / Getty.
