A candlelight vigil was held on the evening of June 13 in the Evesham Township’s Memorial Sports Complex for hometown singer Christina Grimmie, who was slain Friday night in Orlando.
Hundred of fans, friends, and family gathered to remember the singer, who rose to fame after placing third in NBC’s sixth season of “The Voice.”
Grimmie was gunned down by Kevin James Loibl during an autograph session after a performance at Plaza Live. Grimmie’s older brother, Marcus, tackled the gunmen before Loibl fatally shot himself.
“The tragedy that took place was at a free meet-and-greet post-show,” Marcus told the crowd. “I missed the first glimpse, but witnesses say she was arms open wide [to the shooter]. She had no idea and she treated everybody the same.”
He added, “Christina was awesome. She loved this town, this state; she loved the Lord, and she loved me.”
