Orlando, Florida, police have closed their investigation into the shooting death of singer Christina Grimmie, and while it reveals little about the shooters motive, Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. There are no words. according to the Orlando Police Department. Updated on: June 11, 2016 / 8:28 PM The gunman who killed former "The Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie and then fatally shot himself was identified by police Saturday as Kevin James Loibl, a 27 ", "Christina Grimmie's Murder Sent Selena Gomez 'Spiraling' Into Drug Abuse", "Singers Pay Emotional Tributes to Christina Grimmie in Concert", "Justin Bieber Pays Tearful Tribute to Christina Grimmie on Stage", "Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas Honor Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims", "Dove Cameron Opens Up About Struggling With Grief After the Orlando Shootings", "Christina Grimmie Shot Dead After Concert with Before You Exit: 'Today We Lost an Angel, Sister and a Beloved Friend', Says Band", "Update: Christina Grimmie shooter, his family leaves note", "YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki shares heartfelt thoughts on Christina Grimmie", "Remembering Christina Grimmie with some of her most moving performances", "Christina Grimmie Gets Honored In New Heart-wrenching Before You Exit Song", "MAX OPENS UP ABOUT CHRISTINA GRIMMIE TRIBUTE 'CHRISTINA'S SONG,' MEMORIES OF THE STAR: INTERVIEW", "Tori Kelly Writes Emotional Song 'Blink of an Eye' for Christina Grimmie: Listen", "Adam Levine honors Christina Grimmie with moving performance on 'The Voice', "Christina Grimmie's family's GoFundMe campaign raises $125,000 in two days", "Adam Levine Offers to Pay for Christina Grimmie's Funeral", "Nintendo Responds to Petition for Christina Grimmie in Zelda", "E3 2016: Nintendo Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokmon: Sun and Moon", "Negligent Security: Is Plaza Live Responsible for Death of Christina Grimmie", "Christina Grimmie fans demand guns be BANNED after star's fatal shooting", "Christina Grimmie's murder shines light on the dark side of celebrity: deranged fans", "Pantera Calls On Club Owners & Promoters to Beef Up Artist Security After Christina Grimmie Murder", "The Plaza Live reopens after singer fatally shot", "Orlando's Plaza Live to resume concerts following Christina Grimmie shooting", "Vegas entertainers receive more protection after Christina Grimmie's death", "VidCon pays emotional tribute to Christina Grimmie", "Christina Grimmie's murder is shaking the bond between fans and YouTube stars", "Christina Grimmie's Brother Speaks Out at Slain Sister's Vigil", "Is The Pulse Shooting Linked To Christina Grimmie? [167] Grimmie was scheduled to appear at E3 2016; the president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aim, gave his condolences to Grimmie and the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting before giving his Nintendo E3 2016 speech on announcing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You would never forget meeting her. Loibl, who worked at a Florida Best Buy, had a hair transplant, lasek eye surgery and even became a vegan in order to make himself more appealing to Grimmie, reports TMZ. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please enter your email and password to sign in. In 1992, the Plaza switched focus to Christian music until 2002 when it was taken over by the Salthouse Group, which turned it into a contemporary music venue. [53] She finished in 3rd place, behind winner Josh Kaufman and runner-up Jake Worthington. Mina said there was "no indication" so far that he knew Grimmie. He allegedly arrived armed with two handguns and a hunting knife. That year, she placed third. 3 min read. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. THE LIFE of 22-year-old singer Christina Grimmie was cut short after she was shot and killed following a performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando in 2016. It changed to #RIPChristina after the death was confirmed. He did not have an arrest record in his home county of Pinellas, but did have previous run-ins with the police. He was also a big fan of Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the months prior to the shooting. Here are some of the most poignant tributes to Grimmies life: #RIPChristina ?? [109] Grimmie was an anime fan,[110] and had a Twitch channel where she frequently streamed. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Grimmie's publicist Heather Weiss confirmed her death early Saturday morning. After releasing her debut EP, Find Me (2011), her YouTube channel reached one million subscribers. The concert ended around 10 p.m., and Grimmie was shot as she signed autographs for fans at a merchandise table in The Plaza Live concert venue. This is a carousel with slides. He also reportedly had travel accommodations to and from the Orlando concert. She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene., Pulse Orlando, Florida Shooting: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Grimmie cited Christina Aguilera as her main influence vocally, and listed her favorite singers as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga. [166][f] Also, a petition was created on change.org to honor Grimmie, a fan of the video game series The Legend of Zelda, by naming a non-playable character after her in the upcoming Legend of Zelda game set to be released in 2017. [43][44][45][46] By April 2013, Grimmie's channel had more than 375 million views and two million subscribers. She appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with fellow YouTuber Tyler Ward, performing a cover to Lil Wayne's "How to Love"; the episode aired on October 10, 2011. Were at The Plaza Live. The Christina Grimmie Animal Medical Fund was created in her honor, and she posthumously won the "Impact Award" from the industry for her animal rights activism. The Just a Dream singer later became a household name after competing on The Voice in 2014 for Adam Levine's team. [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. Detectives were searching the suspect's cell phone and social media accounts looking for clues as to a motive, Mina said, but they weren't aware of any history of stalking of Grimmie by the suspect. "We believe he came here to commit this crime.". "[141] Blake Shelton wrote "I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl." Grimmie was an also an avid gamer in the Super Mario Brother Smash community. 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After her death was confirmed, #RIPChristina became the top trending hashtag as Grimmie's fans took to social media to express an outpouring of grief. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. The singers brother Mark Grimmie tackled Loibl, but Loibl shot and killed Date of death: June 10, 2016, Died Place: Orlando, FL: Nationality: FL: I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world. [104] Her family attended Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford, New Jersey, before they moved to Los Angeles. 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Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Were you in the area? Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. Kevin James Loibl shot her in front of horrified fans (Orlando Police/Twitter) It was signed by over 70,000 people, including her brother Marcus, though nothing ever came of it. According to the Plaza Live Orlandos website, concealed weapons are banned from the venue and patrons are searched before they enter. Police said that the attack was premeditated but a motive was never released, according to The New York Times. I'm sad, shocked and confused. [28], Grimmie performed in the UNICEF charity concert,[29][30] and also performed backup vocals for Selena Gomez & the Scene; she appeared on the first DigiTour in 2011, which was created specifically for YouTube artists. [195] According to court records, on December 3, 2019, Grimmie's family voluntarily dismissed the case.[196]. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles in 2012 after joining Selena Gomez on tour to focus on her singing career. [76] On March 4, 2015, Grimmie announced that she had been dropped from Island Records and that she was working on a new album set to be released in late 2015. [98][99], Grimmie was a light-lyric soprano, with a range spanning three octaves and three notes. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. A witness said multiple shots were fired. Molly Roecker is a journalist for NBC News in New York. Grimmie pictured in September 2015. Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. [39], In January 2012, Grimmie moved to Los Angeles to pursue her singing career; she was signed in April to Creative Artists Agency. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. People were curious why Kevin James Loibl, the 27-year-old man who fatally shot "The Voice" singer Christina Grimmie in the head in Orlando, Florida last June 9, singled her out as his victim. "[184] Later that month, an episode of 48 Hours titled "Stalked" aired, focusing on Grimmie's murder. Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. Loibl, who worked Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Kevin Loibl (185183860)? "[151], The family of the perpetrator of Grimmie's death left a handwritten note on their doorstep offering their condolences and apologies for their son's actions, with "no other comments". You can always change this later in your Account settings. What was Kevin James Loibl's cause of death? She began amassing a following on YouTube as a teenager, gripping online viewers with her powerful renditions of hit songs. That same year, she took on an acting role, making her first and only motion picture appearance in The Matchbreaker. A final tweet came from her account around 12 hours after her death. Her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Try again later. However, for Grimmies concert, where were no pat-downs. [115] After her performance ended at 10:00p.m. local time, Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. [56][57], During the competition, Grimmie's coach Adam expressed his desire to sign her to his record label, 222 Records; Lil Wayne also showed interest in signing her to Young Money Entertainment. One witness, Destiny Rivera, told People Magazine that she was standing behind Loibl in the meet-and-greet line. "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016, A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:45am PDT. After a few minutes, he said he went inside and saw a man and a woman on the floor bleeding heavily. That's insane." It is difficult to find motive in the insane ravings of a madman like Kevin James Loibl. What a light has been taken from the world. [183], In February 2017, Grimmie's family announced their plans to create a foundation in her honor named "The Christina Grimmie Foundation". Resend Activation Email. The singer had opened for the band Despite the fame, she never forgot where she came from, which is why she would often take the time to sign autographs and meet with fans as she did on that fatal night at The Plaza. The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. The Plaza Live, the place where Grimmie was murdered, 20092010: YouTube recognition and discovery. The singer was 22 years old. Powered by. ', "Christina Grimmie's Final YouTube Video is a Beautiful Montage of Her Most Inspiring Moments", "Christina Grimmie Will Join Selena On Her 'Stars Dance' Tour! [85] The first video, for the song "Snow White", debuted on August 11. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Grimmie said Side B was likely to follow. WebKevin James Loibl (Christina Victoria Grimmie) was born on 10 March, 1989 in St. Petersburg, FL, is an American singer. See you again#RIPChristina, Tonight we lost a singer, friend, daughter, sister, etc in the beautiful Christina Grimmie. [132] However, his "only friend in the world" claimed to have known about Loibl's obsession, though not its extent; Loibl's co-workers stated the same. Please come out! [130][134], On June 16, Grimmie was buried at Berlin Cemetery in a private ceremony. Please enter valid email address to continue. She and the band then appeared together in a commercial for Xbox's Kinect. IE 11 is not supported. She opted for Adam Levine after he told her that she had the potential to be a "huge star" due to her voice and stage presence. The foundation frequently hosts events in Grimmie's honor, to ensure that Grimmie's death is "not the end of her story. Specifically: Cremation Care Levine posted a photo of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, commenting before her death was confirmed: I'm sad, shocked and confused. [174] Some singers in Las Vegasincluding Cali Tucker, another season six contestant on The Voicewere given escorts after their performances. 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