Singer Christina Grimmie dies in Orlando shooting

Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC’s “The Voice”, was shot and killed at a concert in Orlando, Florida late Friday by an unidentified gunman, who then fatally shot himself, police said.

“With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie, has died from her injuries,” the Orlando Police Department said on its Twitter account.

Grimmie had performed with the group Before You Exit at Orlando’s Plaza Live and stayed after to sign autographs.

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A man walked toward her and shot her, police said.

“Christina’s brother immediately tackled the suspect, who shot & killed himself,” the police said.