Police identified Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg as the shooter in singer Christina Grimmie's death. 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. "It was chaos.". Despite the fame, she never forgot where she came from, which is why she would often take the time to sign autographs and meet with fans as she did on that fatal night at The Plaza. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. "I'm done being surprised by cool things she does. Grimmie pictured in September 2015. There is a problem with your email/password. [150] Before You Exit, with whom Grimmie had performed before the shooting, tweeted, "Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. Grimmies death took place just four miles from where a gunman killed multiple people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl then allegedly killed himself. Clmence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath . Authorities have identified Kevin James Loibl, 27 of St Petersburg, a man living with his parents as the individual who Friday evening murdered Voice Star The Voice Season 6 contestant Christina Grimmie performing as part of The Voice Tour in 2014. [71] She toured with previous contestants of The Voice, including season 5 winner Tessanne Chin, runner-up Jacquie Lee, Will Champlin, season 1 runner-up Dia Frampton, season 6 winner Josh Kaufman, runner-up Jake Worthington, and fellow season 6 contestants Kristen Merlin and Jake Barker. [83], On February 21, 2016, Grimmie released her second EP, titled Side A, which consisted of four songs. I miss you, Christina. It changed to #RIPChristina after the death was confirmed. The singer had been performing with the band Before You Exit. "[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". After releasing her debut EP, Find Me (2011), her YouTube channel reached one million subscribers. The venue consists of two halls, a larger one and a smaller one. In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. [122], The Orlando Police Department said Loibl had traveled by taxi to Orlando from his home in St. Petersburg, Florida,[121] bringing two handguns, two extra magazines full of ammunition, and a large hunting knife. What a light has been taken from the world. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. based on information from your browser. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. They also stated that they had never heard of Grimmie, heard Loibl talk about her, or watched The Voice. [136] The Voice tweeted, "There are no words. Read about our approach to external linking. But this is the new reality. Grimmie was shot to death after giving a concert in Orlando on Friday night. Police have said that they do not believe that Kevin Loibl was connected in anyway to the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, reports Click Orlando. [35], On November 20, 2011, Grimmie performed at the 39th American Music Awards of 2011 pre-show alongside Taio Cruz to a special rendition of "Higher" and also won her first award. 18", ". After a few minutes, he said he went inside and saw a man and a woman on the floor bleeding heavily. Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, the police said on its Twitter account. Police said that during the struggle, Loible shot and killed himself. She was just 19 when she auditioned with Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" and chose Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as her coach. As Grimmie signed 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. She died early Saturday. [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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. As she approached to give him a hug, Kevin James Loibl, 27, pulled out a gun and fired. June 10 , 2016 Died Kirsty Johansen reports: "It's believed he travelled to the venue specifically to carry out the shooting". 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"Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Orlando Police Chief John Mina said during a news conference, via CBS News. "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from," Mina said. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Mark Grimmie told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2014 that he was in awe of his sister's talent. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The singer was 22 years old. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This browser does not support getting your location. News reports and witnesses state how the individual named Kevin James Loibl, 27, fired four shots at Christina before he was [73], On July 11, she announced that her new single would be called "Must Be Love". According to reports, Christina Grimmie, 22, was shot by a St. Petersburg, Florida man, later identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl. "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. Downtown Orlando's premier live entertainment venue. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Loibl was among the fans in attendance at the concert and the meet-and-greet and while it might have been any fan's dream to meet their celebrity crush, he decided to end her life instead. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Police believe Loibl who is from St. Petersburg, Florida traveled to Grimmies concert in Orlando Friday night specifically to shoot her. ", "She really was special," he said. [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. my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.. i know youre spinning in Heaven love. Vous avez des problmes de TNT ? Please come to the show if you live near Orlando, Florida. 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. "Almost immediately, her brother Marcus Grimmie tackled the suspect," Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters Saturday. She was writing and recording music for her sophomore album, her third major release, and first release since being signed to a label. Grimmie had been a featured performer at VidCon, and its June 2016 event in. Grimmie, 22, died from her injuries from the shooting, which happened around 10:30 p.m. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. [90], On February 17, 2017, Grimmie's family released the posthumous single "Invisible". One witness, Destiny Rivera, told People Magazine that she was standing behind Loibl in the meet-and-greet line. Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! The scene after the shooting. statement from the Orlando Police Department. "Christina suffered a gunshot wound to the side of her head. A source in law-enforcement told TMZ that Loibl had no known connection to Grimmie. The latter was carrying [167] Grimmie was scheduled to appear at E3 2016; the president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aim, gave his condolences to Grimmie and the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting before giving his Nintendo E3 2016 speech on announcing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Fans' purses and backpacks are typically checked when they enter The Plaza Live, but there are no metal detectors there, Mina said. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world. [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". That's insane." [126], Loibl had purchased the guns legally. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 5 on the iTunes Electronic Charts. [195] According to court records, on December 3, 2019, Grimmie's family voluntarily dismissed the case.[196]. The Plaza Live said in a statement that it was "deeply saddened by the tragic events," and would be suspending all events there until further notice, including a Kidz Bop concert that was scheduled for Saturday night. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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The Just a Dream singer later became a household name after competing on The Voice in 2014 for Adam Levine's team. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Resend Activation Email. [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". 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. Whether Loibl had attempted to use it during the crime was not stated. Here is a statement I just received from The Plaza Live on the Christina Grimmie shooting. The singer had opened for the band In an earlier statement, police said Grimmie had performed with the band Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando. 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. After a struggle with the singer's brother, Loibl shot himself dead. He died at the scene. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [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. Were you in the area? Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. The judge stated that the suit did not make enough of a distinction between the concert promoter and the venue owner. [163] In Season 12, Team Adam performed "Hey Jude" as another tribute to Grimmie; her family was in the audience. However, for Grimmies concert, where were no pat-downs. Specifically: Cremation Care Center, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185183860/kevin-james-loibl. The foundation frequently hosts events in Grimmie's honor, to ensure that Grimmie's death is "not the end of her story. (Hayes, Christal / Courtesy photo). [125] Witnesses described Loibl as "nervous" and "kinda creepy". A spokeswoman said all events at The Plaza Live had been suspended until further notice. 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. Police said in a Saturday morning press conference that he likely was a deranged fan. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. ", "Christina Grimmie, "Tell My Mama": Exclusive Video Premiere", "Youtube Star Christina Grimmie - Shane And Friends - Ep. [164], On June 11, a GoFundMe was created by Grimmie's manager to cover funeral costs and expenses for the Grimmie family, raising over $170,000 in two days and surpassing its goal of $4,000. OPD can confirm 27 year old Kevin James Loibl, suspect who shot Christina Grimmie, is from St Petersburg, FL pic.twitter.com/iN6RUi3VRx. "[101], Grimmie grew up listening to contemporary Christian artist Stacie Orrico: "She has a really awesome voice and I was so drawn to it. TMZ reported the home was being searched by authorities. Her videos on YouTube have garnered millions of views. Did you witness anything? That incident is also still under investigation. The shooter who fatally shotChristina Grimmie was identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl, Orlando police announced on Twitter Saturday afternoon. Try again later. A witness said multiple shots were fired. [citation needed] "Must Be Love" was produced by Elof Loelv and recorded at ZAC Recording in Atlanta, Georgia. She toured for six weeks with Selena Gomez & the Scene opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989. [36] She also performed her song "Not Fragile" at the Coca-Cola Red Carpet Show along with Selena Gomez & the Scene. [80] She was a contestant in the iHeartRadio/Macy's Rising Star Contest. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. 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. "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. [146], Many others dedicated performances to Grimmie, such as Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5, Twenty One Pilots, Charlie Puth, and Rachel Platten. Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. I am so heartbroken. In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [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." "It was quick like pow, pow, pow," he told the paper. "[172], The Plaza Live reopened four days after the shooting, paying tribute to Grimmie. "[130] Although Loibl lived "like a hermit",[131] his family said that they were not aware of his plans to travel to Orlando nor that he possessed any guns. "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. Gomez became her mentor. Powered by. Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". 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. [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". This is a carousel with slides. Bye! Grimmie sent out a subsequent tweet that joked about the venue misspelling her name. Please reset your password. After she reached two million subscribers, she released her debut studio album, With Love (2013). VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. [8] Grimmie had cited her mother, a three-time breast cancer survivor, as a major inspiration for her musical career. Grimmie's brother, Marcus, immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mina said. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. Levine posted a photo of himself with Grimmie on Instagram, commenting before her death was confirmed: I'm sad, shocked and confused. That would be speculation, but thats what its looking like, said Orlando police chief John Mina. A final tweet came from her account around 12 hours after her death. This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her," Mina said. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [1] The following day, thousands of friends and fans attended a public memorial held in Medford, New Jersey. (Orlando Police Department). WebKevin James Loibl (Christina Victoria Grimmie) was born on 10 March, 1989 in St. Petersburg, FL, is an American singer. 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. In 2014, Grimmie was a contestant on season six of The Voice, where she finished third, coached by Maroon 5s Adam Levine. You will be missed #RIPChristina pic.twitter.com/nK5GZ7pRR8, Riley McDonough (@rileymcdonough) June 11, 2016. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. Album on June 13th Dudes!! In total, witnesses told authorities they heard six shots fired. On Disney.com, she starred in the web show Power Up: with Christina Grimmie, which ran from March 29, 2012, until June 5, 2012. [176][g] Video personalities including Joey Graceffa were assigned private security. Side B, a follow up to Side A, was made available on Spotify and iTunes in 2017, and in June 2017, Grimmie's second and final album, All Is Vanity, was released posthumously. [170][171] American heavy metal band Pantera, noting the similarities between Grimmie's murder and the deaths of former Pantera guitarist Darrell Abbott and three others in 2004, urged concert promoters and club owners to impose stronger measures to protect artists from "gun-wielding fanatics", adding: "Sadly, that's not the case and another rising star had to pay the consequences with her life. Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. 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. [54] Host Carson Daly later said he was "shocked" Grimmie did not win. In 1992, the Plaza switched focus to Christian music until 2002 when it was taken over by the Salthouse Group, which turned it into a contemporary music venue. Updated on: June 11, 2016 / 8:28 PM (Screengrab via WESH). You can always change this later in your Account settings. The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. Police identified Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg as the shooter in singer Christina Grimmie's death. [77][78] It was also promoted on the official channel. Josh Call, who was working at a vegan hot dog stand outside the venue, told the Orlando Sentinel he heard four or five shots. [37] Grimmie also appeared in a commercial for Doritos that same month. The Voice Summer tour started on June 21, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Verify and try again. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. Mr Mina said Loibl did not seem to know her personally but speculated that he may have been a deranged fan. It is difficult to find motive in the insane ravings of a madman like Kevin James Loibl. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. But Dennington told police that Kevin, who was 21 at the 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. She also revealed that she would be working with a new band, Rising Tide, a teen group originally from her hometown area in New Jersey. [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. Au total il y a 90 utilisateurs en ligne :: 1 enregistr, 0 invisible et 89 invits (daprs le nombre dutilisateurs actifs ces 3 dernires minutes)Le record du nombre dutilisateurs en ligne est de 850, le 05 Avr 2016 19:55 Utilisateurs enregistrs: Google [Bot] She's very talented and she's worked incredibly hard it's a dangerous combination," he said. That year, she placed third. 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 Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. The X Factor star - real name Amy Burdett - was just 38 and the cause of her death is yet to be confirmed. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The name of her killer could be released as early as Saturday afternoon, Mina said. "It was horrifying," he told the Sentinel. Detectives were searching the suspect's cell phone and social media accounts looking for clues as to a motive, Mina said, but they weren't aware of any history of stalking of Grimmie by the suspect. Ashley Cech, who campaigns against gun violence, wrote an open letter to Marcus. 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. Very sad to hear of the tragic passing of NJ native Christina Grimmie. At the earlier news conference, the police chief refused to identify the name of the suspect or where he came from in Florida. 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. pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi, Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 10, 2016. "We are so so saddened by her passing and are completely heartbroken. 1 on Social 50 Chart; Snoop's 'Wet' Rise; Christina Grimmie YouTube Phenom", "YouTube Star Christina Grimmie Hits Three New Charts", "MAJOR UPDATE! Grimmie said Side B was likely to follow. Earlier Saturday, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference that the suspect didn't appear to know Grimmie personally. My heart is absolutely broken. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Her favorite character was Ness, according to one article mourning her loss. according to the Orlando Police Department. [32] The album was released independently and debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US. 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An earlier statement from the Orlando Police Department said Loibl approached Grimmie as she was signing autographs following her show with the band Before You Exit. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Burial Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. / CBS/AP. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016, A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:45am PDT. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [91][i] The foundation's purpose is to support those affected by gun violence and/or breast cancer. Elizabeth Chuck is a reporter for NBC News who focuses on health and mental health, particularly issues that affect women and children. 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