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| Former Voice contestant Christina Grimmie shot dead in Orlando | |
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| Christina Grimmie, a singer who had competed on the US television programme The Voice, has been shot after a concert in Orlando and later died of her wounds, police in Florida say. | |
| They say a man opened fire on her 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 died in a local hospital. | |
| In 2014, Ms Grimmie finished third during season six of The Voice. | In 2014, Ms Grimmie finished third during season six of The Voice. |
| In a tweet, Orlando's police wrote: "With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries." | |
| Meanwhile, Ms Grimmie's publicist said: "It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord." | |
| Police say Ms Grimmie was shot about 22:45 local time on Friday (02:45 GMT Saturday) at The Plaza Live in Orlando. | 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. | The attacker, whose name has not been released, had two guns. |
| A police investigation is now under way. | A police investigation is now under way. |
| News of the attack spread quickly on social media, with many fans voicing their shock and anger. |