A publicist for Grimmie, Heather Walsh said in an email early on saturday that, "we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord". The Orlando police department also confirmed on its official Twitter page that Grimmie had died.
Police said that the 22-year-old singer had performed with the band Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando. The concert ended about 10pm, and Grimmie was shot as she signed autographs for fans at merchandise table.
Grimmie's brother immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said.
The gunman was not identified, and police have not said why he attacked the singer. An investigation is continuing, but police credited the singer's brother with preventing the gunman from hurting others.
"The man was not from that central Florida city, he travelled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime," Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters Saturday.
The gunman was a 21-year-old white man, and had two handguns, two additional loaded magazines and a large hunting knife, Mina said.
Mina, who did not name the gunman, said investigations were going through the man's computer, phone and other belongings to see if they can find information about a motive.
The Plaza Live Venue in Orlando issued a statement on Saturday extending their condolences to the victims and indicating all activities and events have been suspended "until further notice".
Securiy measures are in place at The Plaza Live, police say, but there are no metal detectors and people are not patted down.
"As far as security, The Plaza does have security guards who wear polo shirts, they are unarmed," Mina said. "They do check bags and purses as people enter."
source:
BBC News
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