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Family of gunman who shot dead ‘loving’ singer Christina Grimmie post apology note on their front door

Kevin James Loibl shot himself dead after murdering The Voice US star as she signed autographs backstage at a concert

THE family of a man who shot dead singer Christina Grimmie before the turning the gun on himself have posted a note on their front door apologising for the murder.

Kevin James Loibl  gunned down Voice star Christina at a gig in Florida on Friday.

 Loibls family posted this note on the door of their family home in St Petersburg, Florida
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Loibls family posted this note on the door of their family home in St Petersburg, Florida
 Police say Kevin James Loibl, 27, shot Christina dead as she was giving autographs to fans
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Police say Kevin James Loibl, 27, shot Christina dead as she was giving autographs to fansCredit: Associated Press
 The Voice singer Christina died after being shot backstage at an Orlando concert
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The Voice singer Christina died after being shot backstage at an Orlando concertCredit: WENN

Kevin James Loibl  gunned down Voice star Christina  at a gig in Florida on Friday.

It has emerged that he drove from his St Petersburg home to nearby Orlando where he blasted thee 22-year-old in the head as she signed autographs.

Today, a note was left on the door of Loibl's family home which read: "Deepest sorrow for lost to the Family, Friends and Fans of the very talented, loving Christina Grimmie. No other commets." (sic)

It comes as a picture emerged of "deranged" fan Loibl who is believed to have travelled from his home two hours away specifically to kill Grimme with two handguns.

Witness Destiny Riviera was standing behind Loibl when he opened fire.

 The singer was rushed to hospital with her injuries but was confirmed dead a few hours after the shooting
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The singer was rushed to hospital with her injuries but was confirmed dead a few hours after the shootingCredit: WENN

She told Mail Online: "Christina was hanging out by the merchandise table, near the sound desk. She was talking to fans and taking pictures.

"I had made friends in line with some other fans and my group were talking to them. Two people were meeting Christina and there was one guy in front of us in line.

"When he was walking up to meet her, her arms were open, waiting to greet him with a hug.

"Then there was a sound of three pops, like balloons. People had brought balloons to the show and the security guards were popping them so at first I thought it was that.

"Then I saw the yellow barricade fall and the two people who had just met her started running away.

"I saw Christina's leg fall to the side on the ground like a dead weight. I didn't see her f

 Christina placed third on NBC talent show The Voice in 2014 and was mentored by Maroon 5's Adam Levine
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Christina placed third on NBC talent show The Voice in 2014 and was mentored by Maroon 5's Adam LevineCredit: Reuters

ace.

 The star, who had a huge following on social media, had encouraged fans to attend the tragic event in Orlando via online posts
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The star, who had a huge following on social media, had encouraged fans to attend the tragic event in Orlando via online posts

"I saw her brother jump over the merchandise table and then it was just a blur. I turned and started running, then I heard another pop."

Speaking about Loibl  she added: "He seemed nervous. He was there by himself, looking around and moving, like he was trying to find something to do because he was on his own.

"He looked kind of creepy. He seemed around our age. He had no bag with him but had on a black hat and a red and black flannel shirt."

Grimmie's brother Mark tackled Loibl following the shots, and Riviera added: "I want to say a personal thank you to Christina's brother, Mark. Since the shooter had so many weapons on him, it makes me wonder what he actually had in mind.

"It also pains me to think, 'what if Mark didn't tackle the shooter?' Mark definitely became a hero last night. His brave, strong soul was able to save the life of my friends, Christina's other beloved fans, and myself.
"Because of him, my friends and I made it out of the venue safe and alive. 'I am so grateful that people like Mark exist in the world because he was able to risk his life to save others and he did not have a second thought about it.
"I have so much love and respect for him and although I may never get the chance to let him know in person, I still want him to know that I am thankful for everything he did for me that night."

Singing sensation Christina, 22, who placed third on the US version of the talent show in 2014, was shot in the head backstage at the event the Plaza Live theatre while she was signing autographs for her adoring fans.

 Earlier this year, the singer told fans to check out her new single
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Earlier this year, the singer told fans to check out her new singleCredit: Twitter
 Christina, pictured with Delvin Choice and Kat Perkins, was signing autographs for fans when the she was brutally gunned down
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Christina, pictured with Delvin Choice and Kat Perkins, was signing autographs for fans when the she was brutally gunned downCredit: WENN

Her brother Mark bravely tackled the gunman – who reportedly had a “disfigured face” – in a valiant attempt to save his talented sister before the killer reportedly shot himself dead.

Christina was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center where she was said to be in a critical condition.

One witness said she was bleeding from the head and was given chest compressions.

The shooting took place at 10:45pm (EST) and the young star’s publicist confirmed that she has died at 2:45am.

She said: “It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm that Christina has passed and went home to be with the Lord.

“She was shot at her show in Orlando and, unfortunately, didn’t survive the gun shot wounds.

“We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.

“If you’d like to give back to Christina’s family in her memory, please consider donating to the families GoFundMe page in their time of need.”

 The star's brother Mark tried to save his sister before the shooter turned the gun on himself
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The star's brother Mark tried to save his sister before the shooter turned the gun on himselfCredit: WENN

No one else was injured during the attack and the identity of the crazed shooter has yet to be confirmed.

Speaking with the Orlando Sentinel, food vendor Josh Call said he was outside the venue when he heard four or five gunshots.

He said: “It was quick like pow, pow, pow, pow.”

He added that a security guard who was outside the building jumped when he heard the shots and ran inside to investigate.

Call said he eventually went inside the concert venue where he saw “a female” on the ground being given chest compressions with blood pouring out of her head.

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