[Firewire]

Singer Christina Grimmie, who had competed on the US TV programme The Voice, has died of her wounds after being shot in Florida, police say.

They say a man opened fire on her when she was signing autographs after a concert in Orlando.

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 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.

The gunman opened fire as she was signing autographs for fans with Before You Exit band.

The attacker, whose name has not been released, had two guns.

Orlando Police Department spokeswoman Wanda Miglio said Grimmie's brother "immediately tackled the suspect".

"During the struggle, the suspect shot himself. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene," the spokeswoman said.

She described Ms Grimmie's brother as a "hero" for stopping the attacker "from not hurting anyone else".

A police investigation is now under way into how the suspect had managed to enter the venue with the firearms.

News of the attack spread quickly on social media, with many fans voicing their shock and anger.

Ms Grimmie first came to prominence as a teenager for her renditions of hit songs, amassing a huge following on YouTube.

In 2011, she released her debut musical recording Find Me. Her second EP - Side A - followed in February 2016.

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[Amy Jade]

Omg!!!

[Amy Jade]

That's so sad she was just signing autographs for fans and the guy came out of nowhere apparently.

So awful

[Nicky91]

omg, i'm shocked i was a big fan of her covers on YouTube


RIP Christina Grimmie, this is so awful

[Drew.]

Just been reading about this. Recognized her from some Youtube covers shes done but didn't realise she was as famous as she was.. The whole thing is really sad, RIP

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Drew.

Just been reading about this. Recognized her from some Youtube covers shes done but didn't realise she was as famous as she was.. The whole thing is really sad, RIP

she was one of the most talented YouTube singers, and she was also on the voice usa, on Team Adam Levine, becoming third there



really gone way too soon

[Denver]

WOW just WOW

[smudgie]

Poor lass, such a tragic loss when somebody goes so young.
May she R.I.P.

[Braden]

Such a sad and tragic event. RIP Christina.

[Ashley.]

22 is too young of an age for anyone to die. I remember her from The Voice... such a beautiful singing voice and a promising future. RIP.

[kirklancaster]

A tragedy. The crazy killer should rot in Hell for taking an innocent life. This is one sick world.

[Headie]

So sad, this was her last tweet as well

[Cal.]

How awful

She was so young

Rest in Peace x

[hot2go]

America and their backward gun laws ....what country has the right to own a gun as part of their national constitution....when will they ever learn ?

[T*]

RIP, her brother tried to save her

[Pete.]

This is absolutely disgusting What's wrong with the world?

[arista]

This is tragic
so young , so talented

[Ross.]

So tragic RIP

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by Hayden

So sad, this was her last tweet as well

RIP </3

[Firewire]

Originally Posted by arista

This is tragic
so young , so talented

Murder - the Evil Killer must get the Electric Chair

The killer shot himself, he's already dead

[arista]

Originally Posted by Firewire

The killer shot himself, he's already dead

OK

[Kazanne]

I didn't know of her till just,poor girl so young and talented,very sad.

[Shaun]

I think I'd heard of her / seen her covers come up as popular results on YouTube. Really strange and curious to see what the motive was, if it's ever discovered. R.I.P.

[Babayaro.]

I had never heard of her but reading about this is so tragic. Her last tweet is very sad also - RIP

[Samm]

RIP , another example of Americas stupid gun control