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Gunman who killed The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie was 'heavily armed'

The gunman who killed The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie, 22, following a performance by the star in Orlando was "heavily armed" at the time of the shooting, according to police.

Named by officials as Kevin James Loibl the gunman attacked the singer as she was signing autographs and it is thought he may have been a "deranged fan".

Loibl - who was tackled by Miss Grimmie's brother - shot and killed himself after opening fire on the singer.

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Christina Grimmie gunman identified by police

Police identified Kevin James Loibl as Christina Grimmie's killer. Credit: Orlando Police Department

The man who shot and killed singer Christina Grimmie has been identified by US police as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl of Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Loibl travelled to Ms Grimmie's concert in Orlando and police chief John Mina said earlier he was armed with two handguns, two loaded magazines and a hunting knife.

The 22-year-old singer performed with the band Before You Exit and was shot as she signed autographs for fans at a merchandise table after the concert.

Her brother tackled the gunman who then shot and killed himself during the struggle.

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Gunman who killed The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie was 'heavily armed'

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