On June 10, 2016, Grimmie, a 2014 finalist on the NBC show The Voice, performed at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 5 on the iTunes Electronic Charts. We have set your language to "[184] Later that month, an episode of 48 Hours titled "Stalked" aired, focusing on Grimmie's murder. [147][148][149] Dove Cameron, who had previously collaborated with Grimmie, expressed her grief over the course of a few days on Twitter. A final tweet came from her account around 12 hours after her death. Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl Molly Roecker is a journalist for NBC News in New York. Christina's brother, Mark Grimmie, tackled Loibl but he was able to shoot himself before being detained. (UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida.). [79] The song also was included on 2015 UKF Dubstep, an album showcasing the top dubstep songs of the year. Very heroic actions by Marcus to jump in, and definitely could have prevented further loss of life, Mina said. "[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. In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. [152] Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, paid tribute by saying the YouTube family was "heartbroken" and "shocked" to hear of Grimmie's murder, with YouTube officially paying tribute on their website. Orlando police said in a press conference that Loibl intended to drive home after the attack. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ", "Christina Grimmie, "Tell My Mama": Exclusive Video Premiere", "Youtube Star Christina Grimmie - Shane And Friends - Ep. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. Here is a statement I just received from The Plaza Live on the Christina Grimmie shooting. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. Detectives were scouring his cellphone and computer to find a motive for the killing. "We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.". Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. The venue consists of two halls, a larger one and a smaller one. [76] The music video was released on Grimmie's channel and Disney's YouTube channel. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE(", "Drama King Truth or BURGER? Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! Try again. A post shared by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Jun 10, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT. [76] On March 4, 2015, Grimmie announced that she had been dropped from Island Records and that she was working on a new album set to be released in late 2015. [142] The following morning she wrote, "My heart is absolutely broken. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [117] Loibl broke free, backed against a wall, and fatally shot himself. "We are so so saddened by her passing and are completely heartbroken. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [54] Host Carson Daly later said he was "shocked" Grimmie did not win. Ashley Cech, who campaigns against gun violence, wrote an open letter to Marcus. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. [88], Grimmie received her only Teen Choice Award in 2016, winning posthumously for Choice Web Star: Music. 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. Nora Loibl died at their St. Petersburg home in 2010 of an aspirin overdose, which was ruled accidental. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles two years earlier after joining Selena Gomez on tour. [189] In January 2017, the promoter and the owner of the venue requested that the judge dismiss the lawsuit, claiming Florida law does not allow business owners to be held liable for attacks on their property. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [195] According to court records, on December 3, 2019, Grimmie's family voluntarily dismissed the case.[196]. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. Mark Grimmie told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2014 that he was in awe of his sister's talent. Here are some of the most poignant tributes to Grimmies life: #RIPChristina ?? In the immediate aftermath of her death, a Go Fund Me page was set up for Grimms family. Mr Mina said Loibl did not seem to know her personally but speculated that he may have been a deranged fan. [91] "Invisible" is part of Grimmie's EP Side B, which was released on April 21, 2017. 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. based on information from your browser. Lil Wayne also offered to sign her to his label, Young Money Entertainment. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. It changed to #RIPChristina after the death was confirmed. Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. "I'm done being surprised by cool things she does. 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. Police in the US say they do not know what motivated a gunman to kill the singer Christina Grimmie. Bye! Grimmie sent out a subsequent tweet that joked about the venue misspelling her name. [129], Police did not offer a motive,[d] but said that Loibl had shown an "unhealthy and unrealistic infatuation" with the singer and tried to make himself more physically attractive for her through weight loss, hair plugs, teeth whitening and eye surgery. [91][i] The foundation's purpose is to support those affected by gun violence and/or breast cancer. A photo posted by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Jun 10, 2016 at 11:35pm PDT. Orlando police chief John Mina detailed the events leading up to Christina Grimmie's death. The gossip site also says that he vowed to make the singer his wife. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Were in Orlando today. / CBS/AP. [80] She was a contestant in the iHeartRadio/Macy's Rising Star Contest. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. [55] All of Grimmie's performances were released on iTunes and Spotify as studio versions. It received over 25,000 shares through social media;[165] however, soon after, Adam Levine offered to pay for all expenses. "Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely," he said. Afterward, she met up with her fans, signed autographs, and sold Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Loibl, who worked at a Florida Best Buy, had a hair transplant, lasek eye surgery and even became a vegan in order to make himself more appealing to Grimmie, reports TMZ. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Graham Nash said, "I'm amazed at the range and the control and the depth of her voice. The singers brother Mark Grimmie tackled Loibl, but Loibl shot and killed She said, Hey guys, whats up? [103], Grimmie was a Christian. You will be missed #RIPChristina pic.twitter.com/nK5GZ7pRR8, Riley McDonough (@rileymcdonough) June 11, 2016. A witness said multiple shots were fired. "We believe he came here to commit this crime.". Clmence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath . Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, the police said 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. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. [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. This is a developing story. [178] An industry attorney said the extra measures are "expensive, and fans don't like it. This campaign was created by her management team and donations will be given to the family to help during this trying time. [183], In February 2017, Grimmie's family announced their plans to create a foundation in her honor named "The Christina Grimmie Foundation". According to TMZ, the Fulton County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that he died from high blood pressure. The hashtag RIPChristina was a nationwide Twitter trend as news of her death spread, generating nearly two million tweets. In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. "She had an infectious laugh, she was determined, she was confident, but she was so incredibly sweet. She was just 19 when she auditioned with Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" and chose Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine as her coach. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr, NBC's Carson Daly, host of "The Voice," told TODAY that Grimmie was "such an incredible talent and incredible person. [90], On February 17, 2017, Grimmie's family released the posthumous single "Invisible". She was writing and recording music for her sophomore album, her third major release, and first release since being signed to a label. [74] On July 15, 2014, she announced via a live stream that the song would be released on July 31. 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