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Police identify Christina Grimmie's shooter, say he specifically targeted singer
Orlando Sentinel ^ | 6/11/16 | Caitlin Dineen

Posted on 06/11/2016 2:12:02 PM PDT by LibWhacker

Singer Christina Grimmie did not know the man who shot her, Orlando police say

Singer Christina Grimmie, who was shot and killed after her show in Orlando Friday night, did not know the man who shot her, Orlando police said.

The 27-year-old man, who police identified as Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg, travelled to The Plaza Live theater with two small-caliber handguns Friday night. He walked up to Grimmie, who was signing autographs after the show, and shot her at about 10:30 p.m., Police Chief John Mina said. Her brother immediately tackled the suspect and the man shot himself at the scene.

(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...


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To: LittleBillyInfidel

Listening to the song(s) now; they are beautiful. Thank you for sharing, these songs make a difference.

I can’t blame your brother for his reaction, praying for healing to all.


61 posted on 06/11/2016 5:43:42 PM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The Norwegian mass-shooter from 2011.

I refuse to use his name.


62 posted on 06/11/2016 5:48:03 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (If an illegal-alien quarantine saves just one child's life, it will be worth it.)
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To: PAR35

That’s great! Were you already a fan or become one after? Wish I had known more about her. I didn’t know that my brother was her producer until this morning. (I only know his ‘bread and butter’ clients.) So sad.


63 posted on 06/11/2016 5:53:35 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: AllAmericanGirl44

Hi AAG144, thank you for listening to it. I didn’t know that he was her producer until this morning. (He’s famous for a group called E c h o s m i t h... My nieces and nephews.) I was happy to learn that he was a part of this young girl’s life. She couldn’t have likely done better as per a Christian trying to thrive in Hollywood.


64 posted on 06/11/2016 6:00:42 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: CGASMIA68
Adam Lanza eyes..They all have them..emptiness behind
Like a human shark.

"Sometimes that shark, he looks right into you. Right into your eyes.
You know the thing about a shark, he's got... lifeless eyes, black eyes,
like a doll's eye. When he comes at ya, doesn't seem to be livin'. Until he
bites ya and those black eyes roll over white."


65 posted on 06/11/2016 6:10:41 PM PDT by Bratch
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

What a shame. Thanks for posting that link. Very powerful song and voice. RIP Christina.


66 posted on 06/11/2016 6:12:59 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (When was the last time you heard a celebrity say, If Trump wins, I'm moving to MEXICO!)
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To: mumblypeg

Ditto to all you said.


67 posted on 06/11/2016 6:13:50 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (When was the last time you heard a celebrity say, If Trump wins, I'm moving to MEXICO!)
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To: Southern Magnolia

“I’ve been to a show or two at the Plaza. Saw the Alan Parsons Project there (sans original vocalist who passed away years ago).”

Ok, I’m jealous. I LOVE the Alan Parsons Project. “Time” & “Old & Wise” are 2 of the most beautiful songs of all time.

Still not the same without Eric Woolfson, RIP. RIP also to vocalist Chris Rainbow who passed away last year from Parkinson’s.

“Mid-size converted movie theater venue on the “seedy but hip” side of O-Town that can’t afford much security. It’s a shame since they mostly hosted small “one-hit wonder” bands and this horrible incident will probably close it down.”

My thoughts & prayers go out to Christina Grimmie’s family. Senseless tragedy.


68 posted on 06/11/2016 6:21:50 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl (Proud Islamophobe.)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

I shared the link on Facebook— something I never do. I can’t imagine your brother’s pain. God bless you all.


69 posted on 06/11/2016 6:22:31 PM PDT by antidisestablishment (If those who defend our freedom do not know liberty, none of us will have either.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Thank you, FWF! Glad you listened to it! So insane, this world....


70 posted on 06/11/2016 7:03:09 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: antidisestablishment

That’s awesome, AntiD! I’m proud that my bro lives into his Christianity and that this sweet young girl was working with him (as opposed to so many snakes she could have met instead). Thank you again. Yeah, he’s angry right now.


71 posted on 06/11/2016 7:12:44 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

Beautiful girl with a beautiful voice. Thanks for posting that song. So sad


72 posted on 06/11/2016 7:35:14 PM PDT by Eagles6 ( Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: Southern Magnolia

“As far as security, The Plaza does have security guards who wear polo shirts. They are unarmed,” “They do check bags and purses as people enter.”

The Plaza Live issued a statement extending condolences to the victims and indicating all activities and events have been suspended “until further notice.”


73 posted on 06/11/2016 7:42:16 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

I just can’t understand how someone could do this. They can come up with all of the excuses for this guy they want, I’ll always see what they do as evil.


74 posted on 06/11/2016 8:54:47 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (When was the last time you heard a celebrity say, If Trump wins, I'm moving to MEXICO!)
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To: LibWhacker

Targeted her for being Christian. I’m sure the media will be acting concerned about anti-Christian violence.....nah, probably not. They all report to the same ultimate boss.


75 posted on 06/11/2016 9:05:25 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

This reminds me of Theresa Saldana who just died at the early age of 61. She survived a near fatal knife attack from a stalker in 1982. So far, there is no word of her cause of death.


76 posted on 06/11/2016 10:02:43 PM PDT by jonrick46 (The Left has a mental disorder: A totalitarian mindset..)
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To: jonrick46

Yes I had read that Theresa died at Ceder Sinai hospital but they never released the cause of death..I believe they said “Natural causes” at 61, could have been cancer, some celebrities don’t like revealing their are very ill so that could be it who knows. I remember hearing about her being stabbed by a crazed fan I think that happened before Rebecca Shaffer was murdered outside her home by Robert Bardo
Christina had a blog, I was checking it out earlier, she is very open about her Christian faith..such a beautiful soul. This one hurts, and it hurts a lot, knowing what was taken, she had a great future ahead of her, loved God and loved life


77 posted on 06/11/2016 10:10:59 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: smokingfrog

Unarmed guards, gee aren’t those the best kinds/sarc..really, what is the point of having security guards if they are unarmed..and no metal detectors either..gun free zones again prove deadly


78 posted on 06/11/2016 10:13:02 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Sarah Barracuda

You could not have said it better.


79 posted on 06/11/2016 10:15:33 PM PDT by jonrick46 (The Left has a mental disorder: A totalitarian mindset..)
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To: Popman

Out of the blue, a singer gets murdered with a gun by someone she doesn’t even know. Nothing like getting Hollywood celebrities EVEN MORE involved in Hillary’s gun-grab candidacy, right?


80 posted on 06/11/2016 10:41:50 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Females DESTROYED America.)
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