Christina Grimmie Killer Identified by Orlando Police (Photo)

Kevin James Loibl murdered “The Voice” standout

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Kevin James Loibl murdered “The Voice” standout Christina Grimmie, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Grimmie was shot and killed Friday by Loibl, who was carrying two handguns, two additional loaded magazines of ammunition and a large hunting knife.

During a press conference on Saturday, Orlando Police chief John Mina initially described the assailant, who shot and killed himself during the incident, as “a white male, 21 years of age.”

However, according to the date of birth released by Orlando Police, Loibl was 27.

Grimmie, 22, was shot multiple times at the Plaza Live in Orlando Friday night as she signed autographs for fans after a concert. She was taken to a local hospital and within a few hours pronounced dead.

“This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her,” Mina said. “Almost immediately, her brother, Marcus Grimmie, tackled the suspect to the ground. Shortly after that the suspect killed himself.”

Police say Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, and traveled to Orlando to commit the crime.

Grimmie finished third during Season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2014, competing on the team of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine. She burst onto the scene via YouTube as a teenager, racking up millions of views with her renditions of hit songs.

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