Former "The Voice" star and singer Christina Grimmie was targeted by a gunman who shot her and then killed himself.
The man who shot and killed Grimmie was Kevin James Loibl, 27, of St. Petersburg, Florida according to police officials.
The crime may be investigated as a hate crime. Though, it is hard to find the motive why James killed Grimmie, it has become apparent to police authorities from series of examination of the suspect's cell phone and computer records, that singer Grimmie was murdered because of her outspoken Christian faith according to a report.
Officials also confirmed that Grimmie and Loibl did not know each other and that the killer specifically traveled from St. Petersburg to Orlando. Police did say that Loibl carried a hunting knife and 2 loaded guns into the Plaza Live theater where the concert and autograph signing was held.
Meanwhile, fan, friends and even celebrities who have known Grimmie expressed their deep sadness and condolences to Grimmie's family using #RIPChristinaGrimmie.
One of her friends and mentors was singer Selena Gomez, who tweeted: "My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina."
My heart is absolutely broken. I miss you Christina pic.twitter.com/KWGwZZlj4t
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) June 11, 2016
"As you've seen all over social media, anyone who ever came across her or knew her, knows that she was just a truly good person, somebody you loved to be around, somebody who cared about the people around her and the world around her, it's just a huge tragedy, "The Voice", Season 6 winner Josh Kaufman told CNN's "New Day" on Saturday.
this Grimmie story really hit me hard.. she was one of my favorite celebrities growing up and I watched all her videos. #RIPChristinaGrimmie — Alex Michael Lange (@alexmlange) June 11, 2016
"Christina was such a loving, caring, beautiful person with the biggest heart," Before You Exit said a statement attached to one of its tweets. "She was an absolutely incredible musician and an even better friend." Before You Exit members expressed on Twitter.
Grimmie was discovered on Youtube where she amazed more than 3 million viewers and went to Season 6 of NBC's "The Voice" winning the championship spot.
Grimmie's website is outspokenly Christian in its context.
She wrote: In the western world, especially American civilization, when asking for a person's religious standing, the most common response you will encounter is simply "I'm a Christian." Most people subtly just think to themselves "Oh, okay good. I was worried for second." But as I have traveled to Israel recently, fervently prayed and studied Scripture, and examined the culture around me, I have found that when someone says "I'm a Christian," I should be more worried for their soul than if they said "I'm an atheist."
Before you stone me to death with your subconscious judgment, let me explain. If you will, come explore with me what it should look like when a person claims Christianity. Come with me, and let's take a look at the most overused word in the English language. What is this "Christian" stuff all about anyway? "
Christina Grimmie posted Christian songs online such as Me Singing - "In Christ Alone" - Christina Grimmie Cover - HAPPY EASTER!! - YouTube
Fans are sharing her tweets containing her faith, in light of her tragic death saying "Sometimes God allows terrible things to happen in your life and you don't know why. But that doesn't mean you should stop trusting Him."
Sometimes God allows terrible things to happen in your life and you don't know why. But that doesn't mean you should stop trusting Him.
— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) February 21, 2013
