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A Tragic Death

RIP, Christina Grimmie.

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A Tragic Death

On June 10, 2016, a tragic event occurred that no one would have expected occurred. While performing a show in Orlando, Florida, Christina Grimmie was shot by a 27-year-old man carrying two hand guns and a hunting knife. After being shot, she passed away at the hospital from the gunshot wounds.

Growing up in Marlton, New Jersey, Grimmie started her career on Youtube, reaching over 3 million subscribers. She posted many covers of current songs. Her following grew when she auditioned for "The Voice." During her audition, all of the judges turned around and were interested in them joining her team, leading to her decision to work with Adam Levine. She ended up placing third on the show, which resulted in her fanbase growing even more.

After her time on "The Voice," she began to release singles from her album, and another EP, consisting of four songs, followed. She started touring and performing these songs. This tour ended up being her last, due to the fatal shooting. The man who shot her on June 10, leading to her passing on June 11, apparently had no connection to her. This man had travelled to Orlando from another city to do this.

She was a great artist, and this was a tragic death. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace.

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