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Photo of singer's killer, released

The one time contestant of "The Voice" was shot at her concert in Florida while signing autographs with fans on Friday, June 10, 2016.

Christina Grimmie

The one time contestant of "The Voice" was shot at her concert in Florida while signing autographs with fans on Friday, June 10, 2016.

Grimmie had died after being rushed to a hospital following the gun shot wounds she had suffered while the killer reportedly shot him self after being tackled by the singer's brother.

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The killer identified as Kevin James Loibl, 27,reportedly walked into the venue, Plaza Live Theater, armed with two guns and a hunting knife.

Grimmie's killer is believed to be deranged and had planned to move to another city in the state after carrying out the crime.

Loibl ended up shooting himself after he was tackled at the scene.

Speaking with reporters on the tragic incident, Orlando Sergeant, Wanda Miglio, said:

"The show ended at approximately 10 o'clock. After that they were selling merchandise and signing autographs. We know that the suspect walked up and shot Christina at that point. We know that her brother tackled the suspect and that's when the suspect shot himself.

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"Her brother is a hero for saving and stopping him from not hurting anyone else."

May the soul of the departed continue to rest in peace. Watch video clip below:

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