'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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. [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". The Associated Press contributed to this report. #fox35 pic.twitter.com/S4NCBHEDcm, Gina Benitez (@FOX35Gina) June 11, 2016. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. [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. The second handgun was found on the floor at the venue; the head of security told police that a misfeed had kept it from firing. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The suspect had on him two handguns, two loaded magazines and a hunting knife, Mina said. A witness said multiple shots were fired. [105] On September 2, 2018, Grimmie's mother Tina Grimmie died at the age of 59 after a "courageous and brave battle with breast cancer". It received over 25,000 shares through social media;[165] however, soon after, Adam Levine offered to pay for all expenses. The shooter, Kevin Loibl, took his own life at the scene. As reported by Click Orlando, 27-year-old Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Theres no indication that he knew her, were looking into that to try and find a motive for the crime.. The 22-year-old was shot while signing autographs after a concert in the city on Friday night, and died in hospital. She ultimately chose to sign with Island Records. 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. Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This campaign was created by her management team and donations will be given to the family to help during this trying time. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr, NBC's Carson Daly, host of "The Voice," told TODAY that Grimmie was "such an incredible talent and incredible person. The police statement reads, The investigation is in its preliminary stages. A system error has occurred. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. A source in law-enforcement told TMZ that Loibl had no known connection to Grimmie. One of them was Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from nearby St Petersburg, who arrived with two handguns and a hunting knife. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. 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. [153][154], Many YouTubers made tribute videos for Grimmie,[155][156][157] and on June 17, a montage of clips featuring Grimmie titled "In Loving Memory Of Christina Grimmie" was posted on her official YouTube channel, which gained upwards of 2.5 million views and 33,000 comments in the first four days. The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. Weve updated the security on the site. "[184] Later that month, an episode of 48 Hours titled "Stalked" aired, focusing on Grimmie's murder. Kevin James Loibl The Man Who Shot Christina Grimmie (source: CBC) The case has gotten national attention since the tragedy, with many individuals expressing astonishment and grief at Grimmies death. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As she approached to give him a hug, Kevin James Loibl, 27, pulled out a gun and fired. Orlando police chief John Mina detailed the events leading up to Christina Grimmie's death. The 27-year-old traveled to The Plaza Live theater in Orlando The singers brother Mark Grimmie tackled Loibl, but Loibl shot and killed It's "unknown what his plans were for after killing Christina, but very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in definitely could have prevented future loss of life there," Mina said. Bye! Grimmie sent out a subsequent tweet that joked about the venue misspelling her name. You can email [emailprotected] if you have anything to share. Please try again later. [127] He did not appear to know Grimmie personally; nor did Grimmie know him. We know there are many questions and we will do our best to answer them as the investigation unfolds. Cops added that Christinas brother immediately tackled the suspect stopping him from causing any more harm to Christina and her fans. Jillian Sederholm is social media lead for NBC News, where she oversees daily operations and special projects on social platforms for NBCNews, NBC World and NBC Poliics. [42] Though Grimmie's channel mostly focused on covers and original music, she also started pursuing other interests. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Among his unusual tendencies included covering his bedroom windows with aluminum foil and hanging heavy curtains because of an aversion to light.. While Marcus might have lost his sister during the shooting, he was credited with saving the lives of over 100 others who could have been hurt. Police stated there were no red flags or association s with [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. [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. Grimmie's publicist Heather Weiss confirmed her death early Saturday morning. 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That would be speculation, but thats what its looking like, said Orlando police chief John Mina. [39], In January 2012, Grimmie moved to Los Angeles to pursue her singing career; she was signed in April to Creative Artists Agency. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. After a few minutes, he said he went inside and saw a man and a woman on the floor bleeding heavily. He was also a big fan of Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the months prior to the shooting. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her," Mina said. There was an error deleting this problem. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. Other fellow artists and fans also wrote tributes to Grimmie, who was discovered on YouTube and had more than 3 million followers on her account zeldaxlove64. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It said simply, The End., ORLANDO!! 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. It was signed by over 70,000 people, including her brother Marcus, though nothing ever came of it. ORLANDO!! Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. Vous avez des problmes de TNT ? Learn more about managing a memorial . Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. A 27-year-old man wielding two handguns shot former "The Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie after a Friday night concert in Florida, and then fatally shot himself, police said Saturday. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice". 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 Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the city on Friday night, and died in hospital email. 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