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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's brother pays touching tribute to star

The brother of murdered singer Christina Grimmie has paid a touching tribute to his sister after she was shot by a "heavily armed" gunman outside a concert venue in Orlando.

Describing Christina as " a superstar" he said his sibling had been "more than my sister. She was a partner in life", as he remembered the star in an emotional Facebook post.

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