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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Clémence Michallon

Singer Christina Grimmie was shot to death. Now, her family supports others impacted by gun violence

Left: Lisa Lake/Getty Images for iHeart Media – Right: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Christina Grimmie was just getting started. The singer who rose to fame on YouTube, toured in front of thousands of fans, and was a contestant on The Voice was 22 when she was shot to death by a man after a concert.

Christina had just performed at a venue in Orlando, Florida, on 10 June 2016, and was meeting some audience members when Kevin James Loibl, 27, opened fire. He struck Christina three times, causing fatal injuries. Christina’s brother Marcus Grimmie wrestled the attacker to the ground, a reaction the Orlando police chief said at the time might have helped save the lives of others at the scene. Loibl shot and killed himself shortly after killing Christina.

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