Christina Grimmie’s Brother Pens Tribute to the Late Singer

The note said there would be no other comment. In the struggle that followed, the man shot himself, police said. It is not believed that he knew Grimmie personally. Marcus tackled the gunman, identified by police as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl. She and band members were signing autographs about 10:45 p.m. when the gunman attacked, according to Orlando police.

Grimmie was shot and killed Friday by Loibl, who was carrying two handguns, two additional loaded magazines of ammunition and a large hunting knife. She died early Saturday, local police said.

The Maroon 5 frontman mentored the 22-year-old on Season Six of the hit singing show in 2014, helping her reach the final and finish in third place.

Police have confirmed that the 22-year-old singer, who starred on the U.S. version of the talent show, died of her wounds after an unnamed man opened fire on her when she was signing autographs after a gig in Orlando. A publicist for Grimmie says “The Voice” star has died after being shot at a concert venue in Florida.

Pharrell Williams called Grimmie’s death a “tragic loss”. Adam Levine, the singer whose team she performed with on the program, posted a picture of himself with her on his Instagram account after the incident when the singer was taken wounded but still alive to the hospital.

Mina says there were unarmed security guards at The Plaza concert venue and they checked bags and purses for contraband.

The brother of a former “The Voice” finalist broke his silence on Facebook less than 24 hours after tackling the gunman who took his sister’s life.

“There’s no indication that he knew her”, Mina said. Her videos on YouTube have notched up millions of views.

“Christina was more than my sister”, Marcus’ post read.