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Former 'Voice' contestant Christina Grimmie shot in Orlando 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 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.
The 22-year-old singer was taken to a local hospital. The identity of the attacker was not immediately known. 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.