Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC's "The Voice," died early Saturday after a gunman shot her following a performance in Florida, authorities said.

Christina Grimmie

A man armed with two guns walked up to the singer as she was signing autographs late Friday night and opened fire, Orlando Police spokeswoman Wanda Ford said according to CNN.

The assailant – who was tackled by Christina Grimmie’s brother – then shot and killed himself. The 22-year-old singer died in a local hospital, BBC reports.

In 2014, Christina Grimmie finished third during season six of The Voice.

R.I.P Christina Grimmie

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