Before You Exit release statement on Christina Grimmie's tragic death
Before You Exit, the band Christina Grimmie opened for in Orlando on Friday night, have released a statement regarding her tragic death.
“Words fail to describe how much Christina means to all of us,” the band wrote. “She was always a constant beam of light and energy into the hearts of everyone around her.” You can read all of what they had to say below.
Grimmie and Before You Exit were meeting fans at their merch tables after the show at Plaza Live Theater when a man walked up to her and shot her. Grimmie’s brother tackled the gunman immediately to stop him from hurting others, and the suspect fatally shot himself during the struggle. The incident took place around 10:45 p.m.
The singer was in critical condition following the shooting, and was announced dead by the Orlando police at 2:51 a.m.
Today we lost an angel, sister, and a beloved friend. #RipChristina pic.twitter.com/EkwTKsaLFr
— Before You Exit⇞ (@beforeyouexit) June 11, 2016
Many artists from around the world have come forth expressing their condolences for the young singer's family, friends and fans.
Very shocked/sad/a little angry hearing the news about Christina Grimmie. What a voice. Seems like her heart was even more beautiful.
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) June 11, 2016
Lots of anger and sadness over this… right now my thoughts and prayers are with Christina's family and friends in this time of grieving.
— William Beckett (@williambeckett) June 11, 2016
Sad world we live in. No one should ever lose their life while doing something they love for people they love.
— Like Moths to Flames (@LMTF) June 11, 2016
When there is violence at a show it deeply touches me because that could easily be me or any of my friends. Truly devastating
— Buddy Nielsen (@buddythechud) June 11, 2016
#RIPChristinaGrimmie you were doing everything right, you were taken, but I kno where youre going. Better than here. https://t.co/r0JbSSkesF
— ISSUES #Headspace (@issues) June 11, 2016
my heart goes out to the family/friends/fans affected by this terrible tragedy. a beautiful life taken far too soon. #RIPChristina
— Maxx Danziger (@MaxxSIO) June 11, 2016
We've said goodbye to legends this years and this feels worse than any of it. 22 and trying to share love thru music https://t.co/YyMpwQoxHm
— Circa Survive (@circasurvive) June 11, 2016
