WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) — On Saturday, Grimmie was signing autographs after her performance at an Orlando venue when Loibl, armed with with two guns and a knife, attacked her. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died. The shooter later killed himself, according to the police.
Man who shot and killed Christina Grimmie @TheRealGrimmie is
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Kevin James Loibl DOB 03/10/1989 pic.twitter.com/2D7ZIDhXCa
OPD can confirm 27 year old Kevin James Loibl, suspect who shot Christina Grimmie, is from St Petersburg, FL pic.twitter.com/iN6RUi3VRx
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
According to the police, Loibl came to Orlando from the city of St. Petersburg, located in the state of Florida.
Most recent update in @TheRealGrimmie case, after @ChiefJohnMina press conference this a.m: https://t.co/L3SiqO2Rub pic.twitter.com/g92yRhYKzX
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016