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Former "The Voice" Contestant dies after shooting

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Fans mourn the death of singer Christina Grimmie who died Saturday morning.

Grimmie who is most known as a former contestant on NBC's The Voice was shot Friday night in Orlando, Florida while greeting fans following a concert. Police say a 27- year-old man traveled to Orlando from another Florida city. He was armed with two guns and a knife.

After shooting Grimmie the man then shot and killed himself. Police don't believe Grimmie knew the shooter and are still unsure of the shooters motive.

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