Julie Mazziotta is the Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady. After a few minutes, he said he went inside and saw a man and a woman on the floor bleeding heavily. She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years, and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine. [8] Grimmie had cited her mother, a three-time breast cancer survivor, as a major inspiration for her musical career. He did not have an arrest record in his home county of Pinellas, but did have previous run-ins with the police. Those closest to him later recalled the obsession during police interviews, even noting that he made several drastic changes to his appearances before the concert. [9] Grimmie was of Italian and Romanian descent[10] and grew up in Marlton, New Jersey, where she attended Bethel Baptist Christian School,[11] Marlton Middle School, and Cherokee High School. A photo posted by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Jun 10, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT. She began amassing a following on YouTube as a teenager, gripping online viewers with her powerful renditions of hit songs. Grimmie, who was extremely active on social media, is being mourned and remembered by her fans and contemporaries. [27] As her popularity grew on YouTube, Grimmie was discovered in 2011 by Gomez's mother, Mandy Teefey; Teefey and her husband Brian soon became Grimmie's managers. My heart is absolutely broken. [187] After the Jacksonville Landing shooting occurred in August 2018, BBC News compared Grimmie's murder with it, along with other shootings that had occurred in Florida. (Orlando Police Department). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Kevin Loibl (185183860)? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles two years earlier after joining Selena Gomez on tour. [109] Grimmie was an anime fan,[110] and had a Twitch channel where she frequently streamed. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence.". Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. We are all praying hard that you can pull through thisthis just isn't fair. Police have said that they do not believe that Kevin Loibl was connected in anyway to the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, reports Click Orlando. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. Cops in Orlando have provided no motive for the man who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie before taking his own life. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. Police say Grimmie died from her gunshot wounds. (Hayes, Christal / Courtesy photo). During the struggle, the suspect shot himself. 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Failed to remove flower. She Was Killed the Next Day, Maryland Mother and 3 Children Are Fatally Shot by Father in Murder-Suicide: 'Horrific Day', St. Louis School Shooting Victims: An 'Always Smiling' Teen, a 'Passionate, Loving' Teacher, A Police Officer, a Bride-to-Be and an 'Amazing Mother': Here Are the Victims of the Raleigh Mass Shooting. However, for Grimmies concert, where were no pat-downs. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. [108] In her honor, she received a leaf on PETA's Tree of Life, which honors heroes for animals. 5 on the iTunes Electronic Charts. Her official cause of death was "gunshot wounds of head and chest". We love you so much Grimmie. [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. At the time of Grimmie's death, he had no history of mental illness but reportedly lived like a hermit, according to CNN. Cops in Orlando confirmed around 3 a.m. on June 11 that Grimmie had died after being shot at the Plaza Live venue in the city. [142] The following morning she wrote, "My heart is absolutely broken. As CNN points out, the police report for the singer's murder does not cite a definitive motive from Loibl, but it The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. [82] Grimmie returned to The Voice for season 9, to promote Kohl's fashion. 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. [89] Her fans also called out the Emmys for excluding Grimmie from their memoriam. Theres no indication that he knew her, were looking into that to try and find a motive for the crime.. Very heroic actions by Marcus to jump in, and definitely could have prevented further loss of life, Mina said. Martin said she was unsettled knowing the suspect had watched the concert in the same audience she was in. 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', Mysterious powder swamps US skies as residents report dust-covered cars, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kevin James Loibl was identified as the gunman who shot and killed Christina Grimmie on June 10, 2016, Christina Grimmie competed on The Voice and was a popular YouTuber. "[184] Later that month, an episode of 48 Hours titled "Stalked" aired, focusing on Grimmie's murder. Kevin Samuels cause of death has been revealed and its reigniting a fierce debate on Twitter. She said, Hey guys, whats up? Police have identified the man they say shot and killed singer Christina Grimmie as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl. [53] She finished in 3rd place, behind winner Josh Kaufman and runner-up Jake Worthington. The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. The singer had been performing with the band Before You Exit. Try again. "[179], The shooting at Pulse nightclub bar occurred the night after Grimmie's murder, and also took place in Orlando; it was only four miles from where Grimmie was shot. Sorry! If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [36] She also performed her song "Not Fragile" at the Coca-Cola Red Carpet Show along with Selena Gomez & the Scene. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Fans' purses and backpacks are typically checked when they enter The Plaza Live, but there are no metal detectors there, Mina said. [73], On July 11, she announced that her new single would be called "Must Be Love". One of them was Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from nearby St Petersburg, who arrived with two handguns and a hunting knife. Grimmie said the video is "about a guy that I start liking in school, and he's sort of a dangerous kid, and I am the type of girl that tells my mom about everything. Molly Roecker is a journalist for NBC News in New York. Learn more about merges. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice". Very little information was available about Loibl on Saturday night. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. WKMGs Amanda Castro reports that a Kidz Bop show, which was scheduled at the theater for the day after the shooting, was swiftly canceled. Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, the police said on its Twitter account. [152] Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, paid tribute by saying the YouTube family was "heartbroken" and "shocked" to hear of Grimmie's murder, with YouTube officially paying tribute on their website. The Plaza Live, the place where Grimmie was murdered, 20092010: YouTube recognition and discovery. Mina also praised Marcus for tackling Loibl, as he may have harmed others. Update information for Kevin James Loibl . We love you so much Grimmie. ", "Christina Grimmie Performs 'How to Love', "Exclusive: DeStorm, Christina Grimmie, Karmin Get AMA Honors", "Selena Gomez and the Scene Star in New Xbox Kinect Commercial With Christina Grimmie", "Christina Grimmie Performs On 'So Random! We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. He killed her by shooting with a gun three times while she was signing autograph of her fans. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In September 2015, she was one of 16 international artists, including Paul McCartney, to record the charity single "Love Song to the Earth", which raises climate change awareness. Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! / CBS/AP. [79] The song also was included on 2015 UKF Dubstep, an album showcasing the top dubstep songs of the year. Here are some of the most poignant tributes to Grimmies life: #RIPChristina ?? [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". 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Add to your scrapbook. Learn more about managing a memorial . When the first reports of the shooting surfaced, #PrayForChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. Starts at 7:30!? IE 11 is not supported. To use this feature, use a newer browser. WebKevin James Loibl killed Christina Grimmie on June 10, 2016. [133] They said Loibl would be "angry and defensive" when questioned about his obsession and before the shooting had stated he was "tired and ready to ascend". "I'm done being surprised by cool things she does. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Grimmie had posted a video of herself shortly before the concert was scheduled to begin, encouraging fans to come see her perform. [93][94] On May 11, 2018, Grimmie's family released another single, "Little Girl", which Grimmie wrote and recorded to support her mother as she battled breast cancer. The gossip site also says that there were no red flags associated with him. 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A final tweet came from her account around 12 hours after her death. He allegedly arrived armed with two handguns and a hunting knife. Loibl was not registered to vote and had almost no social media presence, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Grimmie had been a featured performer at VidCon, and its June 2016 event in. [189] In January 2017, the promoter and the owner of the venue requested that the judge dismiss the lawsuit, claiming Florida law does not allow business owners to be held liable for attacks on their property. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 [190] A hearing on the motion to dismiss the lawsuit was set for May 23. GREAT NEWS! The judge determined more research on the claims would be needed before going forward. Kevin James Loibl AP. [8] She had an older brother, Marcus (who served as Christina's road manager during her performances). She and the band then appeared together in a commercial for Xbox's Kinect. That's insane." The Christina Grimmie Foundation was officially launched in April. [55] All of Grimmie's performances were released on iTunes and Spotify as studio versions. [38] Grimmie was the special musical guest performing her hit song "Advice" on Disney Channel's So Random!, which premiered on December 11, 2011. [22], Grimmie was homeschooled for her junior year of high school in 2010. [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. 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. But Dennington told police that Kevin, who was 21 at the Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. [12][13][14] Her father noticed Grimmie's talent for singing when she was six years old,[15] and she started playing the piano at age 10. This account has been disabled. I am so heartbroken. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. I miss you Christina pic.twitter.com/KWGwZZlj4t. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. They also stated that they had never heard of Grimmie, heard Loibl talk about her, or watched The Voice. "Almost immediately, her brother Marcus Grimmie tackled the suspect," Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters Saturday. [72] Grimmie announced via Facebook that filming for the lyric video for the single started on July 6, 2014. [86] The second video, for "Anybody's You", debuted on August 18. The venue was first opened as a movie theater in 1963 and became known for playing the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her," Mina said. In an earlier statement, police said Grimmie had performed with the band Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando. So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Authorities identified Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, as the shooter who fatally shot former The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie [175] In California, VidCon added metal detectors and security officers, and banned informal meet-and-greets in the wake of Grimmie's shooting. Were in Orlando today. Please come to the show if you live near Orlando, Florida. Her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. On Disney.com, she starred in the web show Power Up: with Christina Grimmie, which ran from March 29, 2012, until June 5, 2012. None send me over the moon, so I just kind of do my thing., While just prior to her death, Grimmie had told Pop Crush that in February 2016, There were a lot of other personal issues I was dealing with, friends, boys, whatever so I just wanted to get it all out on one record in four songs.. "This person was in the crowd with us, and while we were singing, having a great time, he was there with different intentions," she said. Kevin James Loibl was a St Petersburg, Florida resident who work part-time at a local Best Buy. I wanted to sound just like her, I wrote songs that kinda sounded like something she would do." On June 10, 2016, Grimmie was fatally shot while signing autographs following a concert performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. "It definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mr Mina said. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Were you in the area? Loibl, 27, traveled from St. Petersburg to When not covering professional athletes, Julie spends her time as a (very) amateur athlete, training for marathons, long bike trips and hikes. Grimmie made her motion picture acting debut in The Matchbreaker, directed by Caleb Vetter. We are all praying hard that you can pull through thisthis just isn't fair. Try again later. "She had an infectious laugh, she was determined, she was confident, but she was so incredibly sweet. [162] In Season 11 of The Voice, the coaches performed "Dream On" at the start of the show, as a tribute to Grimmie. Levine posted a photo of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, commenting before her death was confirmed: I'm sad, shocked and confused. [103], Grimmie was a Christian. "This isn't a crowd that you would suspect would be carrying guns into a venue like this," he said of fans of Before You Exit, an Orlando pop/rock band. 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Christina Grimmie was shot while she was signing autographs after the concert, Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said, Ms Grimmie, seen here at an animal rescue benefit last year in New York, was known for her love of animals, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Orlando Police Chief John Mina said during a news conference, via CBS News. The suspect had made travel arrangements to come to Orlando alone, as well as travel arrangements to go back home, but he didn't have a car, Mina said. Search above to list available cemeteries. Death 10 Jun 2016 (aged 27) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA. Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016, A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:45am PDT. (Screengrab via WESH). Graham Nash said, "I'm amazed at the range and the control and the depth of her voice. An earlier statement from the Orlando Police Department said Loibl approached Grimmie as she was signing autographs following her show with the band Before You Exit. According to TMZ, the Fulton County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that he died from high blood pressure. As she approached to give him a hug, Kevin James Loibl, 27, pulled out a gun and fired. Longtime friend and former tour-mate Selena Gomez was performing only a few miles away from Grimmie at the Amway Center when she was shot. After a struggle with the singer's brother, Loibl shot himself dead. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. This is a carousel with slides. Hours before the shooting, Grimmie had posted the above video to Twitter asking her fans to come out and see the show. Grimmie pictured in September 2015. [115] After her performance ended at 10:00p.m. local time, Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Check back for details. ORLANDO The gunman who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame after appearing on The Voice traveled to Orlando specifically to attack her, authorities said Saturday. He was not listed as a registered voter and had almost no social media presence. At 10:24 p.m., she was shot by 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl after initially opening her arms to give him a hug. Parlez-en ! My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. "[123] According to Orlando police, the bags of the attendees would normally have been checked, but there were no metal detectors at the venue, nor were the attendees frisked. "This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her.". The lead single was expected to be released in July 2014, with the album following later in the year. "[130] Although Loibl lived "like a hermit",[131] his family said that they were not aware of his plans to travel to Orlando nor that he possessed any guns. Clmence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath . Would love your thoughts, please comment. In 2009, she began posting covers of popular songs onto YouTube. Kevin James Loibl, the 27-year-old man who fatally shot 22-year-old Christian singer Christina Grimmie in the head in Orlando, Florida, last Friday, reportedly boasted to his co-workers that the singer would one day be his wife but got angry after he discovered she had a boyfriend. [91] "Invisible" is part of Grimmie's EP Side B, which was released on April 21, 2017. 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According to the Plaza Live Orlandos website, concealed weapons are banned from the venue and patrons are searched before they enter. At the earlier news conference, the police chief refused to identify the name of the suspect or where he came from in Florida. There were unarmed security guards at The Plaza Live and they checked bags and purses for contraband, but there were no metal detectors or pat-downs of people as they entered The Plaza Live, he said. [164], On June 11, a GoFundMe was created by Grimmie's manager to cover funeral costs and expenses for the Grimmie family, raising over $170,000 in two days and surpassing its goal of $4,000. After the concert, 17-year-old Kaitlin Martin was standing with a group of other fans outside The Plaza Live, waiting for members of Before You Exit to come out, when she heard several loud "pops. 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