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Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot in Orlando | |
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Christina Grimmie, a singer who has competed on the US television programme The Voice, is in a critical condition after being shot following a concert in Orlando, officials in Florida say. | Christina Grimmie, a singer who has competed on the US television programme The Voice, is in a critical condition after being shot following a concert in Orlando, officials in Florida say. |
They say the male attacker opened fire when she was signing autographs. | They say the male attacker opened fire when she was signing autographs. |
The assailant - who was tackled by Ms Grimmie's brother - then shot and killed himself. The 22-year-old singer was taken to a local hospital. | |
In 2014, Ms Grimmie finished third during season six of The Voice. | |
Police say Ms Grimmie was shot about 22:45 local time on Friday (02:45 GMT Saturday) at The Plaza Live in Orlando. | |
The attacker, whose name has not been released, had two guns. | |
A police investigation is now under way. | |
News of the attack spread quickly on social media, and #PrayForChristina is now trending on Twitter. |