Parlez-en ! After a few minutes, he said he went inside and saw a man and a woman on the floor bleeding heavily. No time. (Screengrab via WESH). [175] In California, VidCon added metal detectors and security officers, and banned informal meet-and-greets in the wake of Grimmie's shooting. They wondered whether she was attacked because of her Christian faith. [178] An industry attorney said the extra measures are "expensive, and fans don't like it. Grimmie, 22, died from her injuries from the shooting, which happened around 10:30 p.m. The 27-year-old traveled to The Plaza Live theater in Orlando Friday night with the intention of shooting the ex-"Voice" contestant, according to Orlando Police ChiefJohn Mina. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989. She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years, and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside [75], In February 2015, Grimmie collaborated with Dove Cameron and made a music video for "What A Girl Is", an original song from Cameron's show Liv and Maddie. "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from," Mina said. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. [37] Grimmie also appeared in a commercial for Doritos that same month. 18", ". Hours before the shooting, Grimmie had posted the above video to Twitter asking her fans to come out and see the show. Try again. [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. She also writes about "Saturday Night Live" and other pop culture news. "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. [32] The album was released independently and debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US. Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You will be missed #RIPChristina pic.twitter.com/nK5GZ7pRR8, Riley McDonough (@rileymcdonough) June 11, 2016. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The lead single was expected to be released in July 2014, with the album following later in the year. I am so heartbroken. "[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. Police said that the attack was premeditated but a motive was never released, according to The New York Times. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. [39], In January 2012, Grimmie moved to Los Angeles to pursue her singing career; she was signed in April to Creative Artists Agency. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. The Orlando Sentinel described his motive as "If I can't have you, then nobody else can and I'm going to possess you by taking your life. [55] All of Grimmie's performances were released on iTunes and Spotify as studio versions. While Dan Erickson, a neighbor of Loibls family, said he seldom saw the shooter, reports the Tampa Bay Times. 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. my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.. i know youre spinning in Heaven love. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. ", "She really was special," he said. She's very talented and she's worked incredibly hard it's a dangerous combination," he said. Loibl allegedly opened fire on Grimmie during a meet and greet with The Voice alum after the show. #fox35 pic.twitter.com/S4NCBHEDcm, Gina Benitez (@FOX35Gina) June 11, 2016. Try again later. The foundation frequently hosts events in Grimmie's honor, to ensure that Grimmie's death is "not the end of her story. A spokeswoman said all events at The Plaza Live had been suspended until further notice. 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. 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 In an earlier statement, police said Grimmie had performed with the band Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando. Around 120 others were in The Plaza Live at the time. 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. She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. 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. Loibl, 27, traveled from St. Petersburg to The judge stated that the suit did not make enough of a distinction between the concert promoter and the venue owner. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Kevin Loibl (185183860)? [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". Grimmie released her second EP, Side A, in 2016. 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. [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. She and the band then appeared together in a commercial for Xbox's Kinect. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. He was not listed as a registered voter and had almost no social media presence. Please try again later. The singer had opened for the band Before You Exit and was meeting fans and signing autographs a half hour after the concert ended when she was shot. [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". A source in law-enforcement told TMZ that Loibl had no known connection to Grimmie. The Sentinel reports that the police investigation will focus on Loibls computer and phone as detectives try to put together a motive for the crime. "[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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Grimmie cited Christina Aguilera as her main influence vocally, and listed her favorite singers as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga. Update information for Kevin James Loibl . With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries. Julie Mazziotta is the Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady. 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. Authorities initially said he was 21 years old, then corrected his age later Saturday to 27. He was also a big fan of Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the months prior to the shooting. GREAT NEWS! But it has become increasingly apparent to police from an examination of Loibl's cell phone and computer records, that singer Christina Grimmie was murdered because of her outspoken Christian faith. [19] The first video she uploaded was a cover of Hannah Montana's "Don't Wanna Be Torn". In the months leading up to her death, his obsession with her grew to the point where he even believed that they could be in a relationship together. More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro. Grimmie, who was extremely active on social media, is being mourned and remembered by her fans and contemporaries. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [91][i] The foundation's purpose is to support those affected by gun violence and/or breast cancer. What a light has been taken from the world. Try again later. The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. Graham Nash said, "I'm amazed at the range and the control and the depth of her voice. Orlando, Florida, police have closed their investigation into the shooting death of singer Christina Grimmie, and while it reveals little about the shooters motive, The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene., Pulse Orlando, Florida Shooting: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Resend Activation Email. [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. Ashley Cech, who campaigns against gun violence, wrote an open letter to Marcus. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. I think the reason I do have a soul voice is because I grew up listening to her and she was my huge, huge influence. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to report flower. [163] In Season 12, Team Adam performed "Hey Jude" as another tribute to Grimmie; her family was in the audience. On October 3, her music video for "Tell My Mama" was given its exclusive premiere on Billboard.com. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, the police said on its Twitter account. The Plaza Live, the place where Grimmie was murdered, 20092010: YouTube recognition and discovery. Police said that during the struggle, Loible shot and killed himself. / CBS/AP. 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. Afterward, she met up with her fans, signed autographs, and sold Grimmie had made a four-part video series for Side A comprising "The Ballad of Jessica Blue"; in July 2016, Brian Teefey announced that the videos would debut via Billboard then be featured on her YouTube channel. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence.". In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. The police chief wouldn't elaborate further. Check back for details. [183], In February 2017, Grimmie's family announced their plans to create a foundation in her honor named "The Christina Grimmie Foundation". Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. Grimmie, a native of Marlton, New Jersey, came in third place on Season 6 of "The Voice," NBC's singing competition, which aired in 2014. The police chief praised Christina's brother Marcus for his "very heroic" actions in tackling Loibl, who he said was carrying two handguns and a hunting knife. pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi, Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 10, 2016. [76] The music video was released on Grimmie's channel and Disney's YouTube channel. On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. [98][99], Grimmie was a light-lyric soprano, with a range spanning three octaves and three notes. 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A note was posted to the door outside Loibl's family home in St. Petersburg, accordingto the Associated Press: "Deepest sorrow for lost [sic] to the family, friends & fans of the very talented, loving Christina Grimmie. [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. [125] Witnesses described Loibl as "nervous" and "kinda creepy". "[184] Later that month, an episode of 48 Hours titled "Stalked" aired, focusing on Grimmie's murder. 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. "[143] Gomez also tearfully dedicated her performance of Hillsong's "Transfiguration" to Grimmie's memory at her Miami concert the following night on June 11,[144] and then canceled a meet-and-greet scheduled to take place that night, citing fear and grief. Mina said they were looking into his phone and computer for further information. Learn more about managing a memorial . According to the Plaza Live Orlandos website, concealed weapons are banned from the venue and patrons are searched before they enter. In an August 2015 interview with Page Six, Grimmie explained that she had put her career ahead of a boyfriend. Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in Connecticut. This is an undated photo of Loibl from the Orlando police. News reports and witnesses state how the individual named Kevin James Loibl, 27, fired four shots at Christina before he was You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [124], One witness complained that the security was concerned about food and beverages being brought into the theater, but did not catch Loibl's guns. "[48] In January 2014, Grimmie appeared on an episode of the podcast Shane and Friends; Dawson was a friend of Grimmie's. TMZ reported the home was being searched by authorities. A system error has occurred. Grimmie's brother, Marcus Grimmie, tackled Loibl, who then shot himself. What's he waiting for? 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 Police said in a Saturday morning press conference that he likely was a deranged fan. Please come to the show if you live near Orlando, Florida. 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. "[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". 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. The 22-year-old was shot while signing autographs after a concert in the city on Friday night, and died in hospital. Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. She was writing and recording music for her sophomore album, her third major release, and first release since being signed to a label. Try again later. [54] Host Carson Daly later said he was "shocked" Grimmie did not win. The X Factor star - real name Amy Burdett - was just 38 and the cause of her death is yet to be confirmed. [185], On the second anniversary of Grimmie's murder, the city of Orlando paid tribute, as did the police force. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Les rcepteurs DAB+ : postes, tuners et autoradios Les oprateurs de radio, de mux et de diffusion. [116] As witnesses fled the scene, Loibl was tackled by Grimmie's brother, and the men scuffled. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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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. It wasn't clear whether the man had a prior criminal record. [73], On July 11, she announced that her new single would be called "Must Be Love". At 20 years old? [186] That same month, a podcast titled Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star was released, with separate episodes all focusing on key components of her murder. [14] She first earned recognition for her cover of Miley Cyrus's "Party in the U.S.A." in August 2009. Unparalleled was the love from her parents and brother who moved across the country to support their daughter in achieving her musical dreams. [193], On April 9, 2018, just short of a year after the Grimmie family filed a new complaint in a Florida court, it was revealed that a judge rejected the defendants' AEG Live and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Plaza Foundation motions to dismiss the case, and allowed the family's lawsuit to move forward. Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. Grimmie had posted a video of herself shortly before the concert was scheduled to begin, encouraging fans to come see her perform. What a light has been taken from the world. Orlando Police Department Loibl joined a line to meet the singer after the show, only to shoot her at point-blank range when it was his turn. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. Thanks for your help! Grimmie's brother, Marcus, immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. 3 min read. On June 10, 2016, Grimmie, a 2014 finalist on the NBC show The Voice, performed at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. [38] Grimmie was the special musical guest performing her hit song "Advice" on Disney Channel's So Random!, which premiered on December 11, 2011. She was just 19 when she auditioned with Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" and chose Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as her coach. 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. 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. TMZ, citing a source, says that Loibl claimed to have played online games against Grimmie, something her friends deny. 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