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The Voice's Christina Grimmie murdered while meeting fans in Orlando

'The Voice' contestant Christina Grimmie, who finished third during season six of talent show, has been shot and killed in Orlando while signing autographs for devoted fans. 

The songstress had just finished performing at The Plaza Live in Orlando when she went outside to greet her fans and was shot twice in the head by a man, who then shot and killed himself. Police reported that Grimmie's brother tackled the murder and described his actions as heroic.

The Orlando Police confirmed the tragic and devastating news of 22-year-old Grimmie's death on Twitter, writing: "With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @therealgrimmie has died from her injuries."

A statement from Grimmie's team reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord. She was shot at her show in Orlando and, unfortunately, didn't survive the gun shot wounds. We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning. If you'd like to give back to Christina's family in her memory, please consider donating to the families GoFundMe page in their time of need."

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