Slain singer Christina Grimmie remembered in New JerseyBy Reuters, Citizen DigitalMacy's iHeartRadio Rising Star Christina Grimmie performs during the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 18, 2015. REUTERS/Steve MarcusA memorial took place for rising singing star Christina Grimmie near her New Jersey hometown on Friday after she was fatally shot by a deranged fan last week while signing autographs in Orlando, Florida. Grimmie is survived by her parents, Albert and Tina Grimmie, and brother Marcus. Grimmie was shot in Orlando’s Plaza Live concert hall on Saturday evening after performing as the opening act for the band Before You Exit. Kevin James Loibl, 27, of St. Petersburg, Florida, approached her and opened fire before being tackled by the singer’s brother.

Source: The Star June 18, 2016 07:18 UTC