Orlando: Police have identified the man who shot and killed the American singer Christina Grimmie (22) during an autograph signing in Florida.
Grimmie, who broke through in the US talent show “the Voice”, was taken to hospital after the attack, where she later died of his injuries, reports ABC News.
The offender, who police said went straight to Grimmie and fired shots at her, then shot himself and died.
The offender was 27 years old Kevin James Loibl from Florida, police said in Orlando. He had with him two guns and a hunting knife.
Chaos in the premises
The attack took place after a concert in Orlando in the state of Florida Friday night US time. According to witnesses at the site erupted panic after Loibl fired shots inside the concert venue.
Christina Grimmie participated in “The Voice” in 2014, where she finished third.
– The is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina’s death and has gone home to the Lord. She was shot during his concert in Orlando, and unfortunately survived she is not bullet wounds, according to a statement from Grimmies spokesperson.
overpowered by his brother
It is unclear how the man managed to take in the concert arena Plaza Live Theater with weapons, and the motive for the assault is not known
Grimmie and band Before You Exit gave autographs after the concert was over at 22 o’clock when the shooting happened.
According to police threw Grimmies brother over in front right after her sister was shot so he was unable to do more damage. During the scuffle shot the man himself.
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