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 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. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries. Police said Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg shot and killed Grimmie following a Friday concert, and later turned the gun on himself. Jump to content. Levine posted a photo of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, commenting before her death was confirmed: I'm sad, shocked and confused. No time. [192], In May 2017, the family's attorney, Brian Caplan, said that Grimmie's family would file a new complaint after a Florida judge dismissed the original lawsuit. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The judge stated that the suit did not make enough of a distinction between the concert promoter and the venue owner. The name of her killer could be released as early as Saturday afternoon, Mina said. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The venue consists of two halls, a larger one and a smaller one. According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check, Loibl had no criminal history in the state. [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. Here is a statement I just received from The Plaza Live on the Christina Grimmie shooting. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. ORLANDO!! "It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord," Weiss said in a statement. Around 120 others were in The Plaza Live at the time. Police say she was shot about 22:45 local time on Friday (02:45 GMT Saturday) at The Plaza Live in Orlando. [109] Grimmie was an anime fan,[110] and had a Twitch channel where she frequently streamed. 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. She wrote: "Today the world was reminded that there is no love quite like that between an older brother and his little sister.". The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles two years earlier after joining Selena Gomez on tour. [185], On the second anniversary of Grimmie's murder, the city of Orlando paid tribute, as did the police force. Kevin Samuels cause of death has been revealed and its reigniting a fierce debate on Twitter. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Grimmie appeared on the Billboard Social 50;[31] she also opened for Selena Gomez & the Scene, Allstar Weekend and the Jonas Brothers during the Concert of Hope. Family members linked to this person will appear here. ", "Christina Grimmie, "Tell My Mama": Exclusive Video Premiere", "Youtube Star Christina Grimmie - Shane And Friends - Ep. Grimmie rose to fame on YouTube in the early 2010s after she began posting covers of popular songs. [51] Selena Gomez supported Grimmie during her audition,[52] and Justin Bieber, an artist Grimmie had frequently covered on YouTube, supported her during the finale. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [104] Her family attended Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford, New Jersey, before they moved to Los Angeles. 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. Starts at 7:30!? statement from the Orlando Police Department. In that report, it also showed that Loibl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound before Mark Grimmie, 23, Christina's brother, who was working the merchandise The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. Try again later. What a light has been taken from the world. [178] An industry attorney said the extra measures are "expensive, and fans don't like it. [135], Dozens of artists and other celebrities took to social media in response to Grimmie's death. She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. It is unclear if Loibl planned on killing himself after he shot Grimmie but he was found with two handguns, two loaded magazines, and a hunting knife, according to Mina. [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. One witness, Destiny Rivera, told People Magazine that she was standing behind Loibl in the meet-and-greet line. The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. Orlando police said that there are not metal detectors and that people are searched by hand. [c] Orlando Police Chief John Mina stated that "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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.. People were curious why Kevin James Loibl, the 27-year-old man who They wondered whether she was attacked because of her Christian faith. Check back for details. Verify and try again. He also reportedly had travel accommodations to and from the Orlando concert. By her death, she had an amazing 3.2 million YouTube subscribers. Very little information was available about Loibl on Saturday night. [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. You can also contact us in the following ways: Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". "[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. [85] The first video, for the song "Snow White", debuted on August 11. [106], Grimmie was an animal rights activist and participated in fundraising events for the Humane Society of the United States. On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. Praying for all those who are hurting tonight. [7] Her mother worked as a receptionist until she was diagnosed with breast cancer; her father worked at Verizon Communications as of 2014[update]. Grimmies death took place just four miles from where a gunman killed multiple people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. He also looked like he wanted to be by himself. She then described Loibls turn to meet Grimmie and said the singer embraced him with open arms, like she would with all of her fans. Kevin James Loibl was a St Petersburg, Florida resident who work part-time at a local Best Buy. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and fans. Levine said he and his wife "are absolutely devastated and heartbroken" by Grimmie's death. In an August 2015 interview with Page Six, Grimmie explained that she had put her career ahead of a boyfriend. [163] In Season 12, Team Adam performed "Hey Jude" as another tribute to Grimmie; her family was in the audience. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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Orlando, Florida, police have closed their investigation into the shooting death of singer Christina Grimmie, and while it reveals little about the shooters motive, "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. She then opened for Gomez during the North American leg of her Stars Dance Tour,[47] performing songs from her debut album With Love, which was released on August 6, 2013. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. 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[194] In their lawsuit, the Grimmie family alleged that the defendants had "failed to take adequate security measures to ensure the safety of the performers and the attendees at the concert venue." In the immediate aftermath of her death, a Go Fund Me page was set up for Grimms family. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989. [90], On February 17, 2017, Grimmie's family released the posthumous single "Invisible". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. To administrators as offensive or abusive debate on Twitter and its reigniting fierce. Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love hear. Family, friends and fans Page Six, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended 150. 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