ANTM's Mirjana Puhar Killed: Tyra Banks, Miss J Alexander and More Remember Cycle 21 Beauty

Contestant from CW show's most recent season was killed along with her boyfriend and another man in North Carolina; a suspect has been charged with murder

The whole America's Next Top Model family is mourning Mirjana Puhar.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news about Mirjana Puhar. She was a vivacious and promising young woman," Tyra Banks and fellow executive producer Ken Mok said in a statement Wednesday. "Our hearts and prayers go out to her loved ones."

Puhar, 19, was found dead along with her boyfriend and another young man at the boyfriend's home in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Emmanuel Jesus Rangel, 19, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said that Rangel has also been charged in connection with another killing that occured Sunday in Matthews, N.C.

Tributes poured fourth on social media from Puhar's fellow Cycle 21 cast mates, including winner Keith Carlos; and Miss J Alexander, who returned as a judge this past season, tweeted, "Saddened to learn about #ANTM Cycle 21 contestant Mirjana Puhar's murder. Remembering her fondly. RIP."

Mirjana made it to the cycle's 10th episode, and later walked in the finale runway show.

Later in the day Wednesday, finalist Adam Smith tweeted, "RIP Mirjana, we love you. Such an unbelievably tragic day. #ANTMfamily," and posted a lengthier remembrance on Instagram.

"Everyone please keep Mirjana and her family in your thoughts and prayers," he wrote. "We love you dearly, and you will live on in our memories. Our cast lost a family member today. I still cannot comprehend that you are no longer with us, I can vividly see you laughing and hear your voice as if it were yesterday. #RIPMirjana #ANTMfamily."

Romeo Barcelona, an early tempestuous favorite who was booted from the show after getting into a confrontation with Adam, also paid his respects.