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Grim moment ex-Real Housewives star's brother is fatally shot by cop during traffic stop
Grim moment ex-Real Housewives star's brother is fatally shot by cop during traffic stop

New York Post

time08-05-2025

  • New York Post

Grim moment ex-Real Housewives star's brother is fatally shot by cop during traffic stop

Newly released bodycam video shows the grim moment 'Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lydia McLaughlin's brother was fatally shot during a traffic stop in California after he allegedly snatched the cop's taser. Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, 45, had been pulled over for running a red light on his motorcycle in Newport Beach on April 17 when he started to become 'uncooperative,' police allege. Bodycam and dashcam footage released late Wednesday captured Stirling — who cops said was on parole and had a lengthy rap sheet — getting into a heated exchange and scuffle with the officer just moments before the gunfire rang out. 'You okay?' the officer could be heard asking as Stirling hopped off his bike at the beginning of the video. 3 Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, 45, had been pulled over for running a red light on his motorcycle in Newport Beach on April 17 when he started to become 'uncooperative' and allegedly snatched the cop's taser. NewportBeachPD 'I haven't been drinking, officer,' Stirling responded. 'I'm fully sober, I'm just trying to stay safe. People have almost been hitting me all day.' After being told to sit on the curb, Stirling shot back: 'I don't care what you're telling me to do.' At one point, the motorcycle rider said 'don't shoot me' as the officer radioed in that he was refusing to comply with demands, the footage shows. 'I'm not going to shoot you,' the cop responded in the clip. Just moments later, a struggle broke out between the pair after Stirling appeared to take a few sudden steps towards the cop — prompting him to retaliate. 3 Bodycam and dashcam footage released late Wednesday captured Stirling — who cops said was on parole and had a lengthy rap sheet — getting into a heated exchange with the officer. NewportBeachPD Dashcam footage from the police cruiser captured the pair appearing to trade blows before Stirling allegedly grabbed the cop's taser. 'Drop it!,' the officer could be heard shouting before firing off at least six rounds. Police had earlier alleged that Stirling grabbed the officer's taser from his holster during the altercation and then repeatedly tried to deploy it — including aiming it once at his head. Stirling was rushed to a nearby hospital in the aftermath, where he was pronounced dead. His family, meanwhile, said they have 'serious concerns' about the officer's actions after reviewing the clips — claiming he was suffering a mental health episode but posed no threat. 'Of grave and specific concern is that the videos appear to show [Stirling] moving away from the officer at the time he was shot six times,' the family statement, obtained by ABC7, noted. 3 'Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lydia McLaughlin paid tribute to her brother in an Instagram post, saying her 'heart is broken.' Tommy Garcia/Bravo 'Geoff was experiencing a mental health crisis when he was stopped for a traffic infraction. Geoff was unarmed and posed no deadly threat to the officer. 'The family remains heartbroken and devastated that Geoff was taken from them in what appears to be an unjustified use of lethal force. Equally tragic is that there may have been other options and tactics available to the officer that he failed to utilize based on his training,' the statement added. Stirling's sister, who appeared in both season 8 and season 12 of the hit Bravo series, posted an emotional tribute on social media last week, saying her 'heart is broken.' 'The shock still hasn't settled. But even in the sorrow, I cling to what I know is true: God is good. He is in control. I am not,' McLaughlin penned in the Instagram post. 'My brother is now with my mom, and I hold onto the promise that one day, we'll all be reunited. Until then, I will miss them every single day.'

'Real Housewives' star's brother shot by police in Newport Beach
'Real Housewives' star's brother shot by police in Newport Beach

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

  • Yahoo

'Real Housewives' star's brother shot by police in Newport Beach

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief Geoffrey Stirling, brother of "Real Housewives" star Lydia McLaughlin, was pulled over by police after running a red light. During the traffic stop, Stirling repeatedly ignored the officer's commands, then got into a physical fight with the officer during which he took the officer's taser. The officer fired his gun, striking Stirling multiple times. He died at a local hospital. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - The Newport Beach Police Department has released bodycam footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting involving a motorcyclist. What we know On April 17, around 9:15 p.m., officers pulled over a man who ran a red light in the area of Pacific Coast Highway West and Superior Avenue. According to the police department, during the stop, the driver, 45-year-old Geoffrey Stirling, became uncooperative and didn't follow commands from officers. In the bodycam footage released by the department, an officer can be heard telling Stirling multiple times to sit down, but he kept refusing. "I don't care what you're telling me to do," Stirling can be heard saying. " I don't want to sit down. I'm tired of you guys harassing me." Stirling, who is the brother of "Real Housewives" star Lydia McLaughlin, then offered to show his ID as he kept ignoring the officer's commands. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Motorcyclist killed during confrontation with police in Newport Beach Ironicly, Stirling said "Don't shoot me," to the officer, who then responded by saying "I'm not going to shoot you. Don't reach for F*** sh**." As the officer called for backup, Stirling advanced towards the officer and got into a physical altercation. According to the police department, Stirling struck the officer in the head multiple times, then removed his taser from his duty belt. At one point, Stirling allegedly placed the taser at the back of the officer's head. He then pointed the taser at the officer and the officer fired his gun multiple times. Paramedics arrived on scene and transported Stirling to a hospital where he later died. The officer was treated for his injuries. The police department said a civilian police employee was in the patrol car the entire time during the incident. They were unharmed. What's next The California Department of Justice is investigating the officer-involved shooting. What they're saying McLaughlin took to social media to issue the following statement in response to her brother's death: "Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest. Just six months ago, we stood in this same place, grieving the loss of my mom. 🪽 My heart is broken, and the shock still hasn't settled. But even in the sorrow, I cling to what I know is true: God is good. He is in control. I am not. My brother is now with my mom, and I hold onto the promise that one day, we'll all be reunited. Until then, I will miss them every single day."

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