OlderPolice Reveal Details on Christina Grimmie's Death & Her Killer
More details surrounding the shocking death of Christina Grimmie have been revealed by the Orlando police.
Authorities believe that the man who killed the 22-year-old singer traveled to Orlando specifically to murder Christina, who was shot while greeting fans at her concert on Friday night (June 10). Her brother Marcus heroically tackled the gunman, who was able to free himself to commit suicide on the scene.
The suspect who shot Christina is a 27-year-old white male and was not local to Orlando. He was armed with two handguns and a hunting knife.
Police believe that the man traveled to Orlando specifically to kill Christina and that he planned on going back to his home after he committed the heinous crime. Authorities are currently looking at his phone and other electronics to see if they can find a motive, but as of now, no connection between the victim and the suspect have been found.
The name of the shooter will be released in a few hours. It is being withheld to give authorities time to search through his home and electronics.
Orlando Police Press Conference
Suspect who shot @TheRealGrimmie is a 27yo WM. He is not local. He was armed with 2 handguns and a hunting knife. pic.twitter.com/fxvfXua7BM
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Click inside to read the rest of the Orlando Police’s press briefing tweets…
.@ChiefJohnMina: 10:30p OPD responded to call of shooting at Plaza Live.
Officers arrived and found two people had been shot.— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Investigation: it appears suspect was alone, approached @TheRealGrimmie during meet & greet w/fans & opened fire. pic.twitter.com/3mjbZGQYrk
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
. @TheRealGrimmie died from those gunshot wounds. Her brother is a hero and possibly saved countless other lives. He is not injured.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
. @ChiefJohnMina Christina Grimmie's brother Marcus tackled the suspect & shortly after that suspect killed himself. pic.twitter.com/Z8CIb0k5TG
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
. @ChiefJohnMina There was security at the venue but they are not armed & there were no extra duty OPD officers pic.twitter.com/HKMPI80H8q
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
Detectives are looking at his phone and computer and hope to identify a motive. His name will be released in a few hours.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
. @ChiefJohnMina We know people want answers and our detectives are working all leads at this time. pic.twitter.com/Q4NUeXiViw
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) June 11, 2016
