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NBC News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Police release fatal traffic stop footage involving brother of 'RHOC' alum Lydia McLaughlin
'The Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lydia McLaughlin shared a tribute to her brother amid his funeral and the release of bodycam footage from the traffic stop in April where he was fatally shot by police. McLaughlin's brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling was shot and killed by police in California on April 17 around 9:15 p.m. after they pulled over the motorcycle he was riding, the Newport Beach Police Department later wrote on Instagram. He was 45. McLaughlin shared photos of her brother and video footage from his funeral in an emotional Instagram post on May 5. 'Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest,' she wrote. '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.' McLaughlin's tribute came days before the Newport Beach Police Department released bodycam footage of the incident. The department said in the Instagram post in April that after Stirling was stopped for a traffic violation, he 'became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' In the footage released on May 7, a motorcycle rider is shown being pulled over after police say he ran a red light on West Coast Highway. The video shows an officer repeatedly asking Stirling to sit down on the curb, and Stirling refuses. The officer also notes that Stirling has urinated in his pants. Stirling is then seen making a move toward the officer, which results in an altercation between the two. A freeze-frame of the video is highlighted with a moment where police say Stirling has the officer's Taser and is holding it to the officer's head. The officer pulls free and yells 'Drop it!' at Stirling before firing his weapon six times. Stirling is shown dropping to the ground. Additional officers and the Newport Beach Fire Department then arrived at the scene, according to authorities. Stirling was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The California Department of Justice is now conducting an investigation into the shooting, according to Newport Beach Police Department Chief Dave Miner. McLaughlin shared her grief over her brother's loss in an Instagram post on April 19, two days after his death. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss,' she wrote. 'My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered.' 'I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother,' she added. 'I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'RHOC''s' 'Lydia McLaughlin Posts Emotional Tribute to Brother as Police Release Footage of Moment He's Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling paid an emotional tribute to her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, on Instagram after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop last month The post came before the Newport Beach Police Department released bodycam footage of the April 17 incident on Wednesday, May 7 "My heart is broken, and the shock still hasn't settled," Lydia said while sharing multiple photos of her late brother and revealing they had laid him to rest earlier this weekReal Housewives of Orange County alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling is paying tribute to her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop last month. Lydia, 44, revealed the family had laid Geoffrey to rest earlier this week, sharing multiple photos of her late brother Geoffrey, 45, on Instagram, as well as videos of the family releasing white doves at his funeral. "Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest. Just six months ago, we stood in this same place, grieving the loss of my mom. 🪽," the reality star captioned the Monday, May 5 post, referencing her late mother, Judy Stirling. Judy, who made multiple appearances on RHOC, died on Oct. 8, 2024, of breast cancer. Lydia continued, "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. 💫🕊️🤍🙏🏼," she concluded. The post came before the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) released bodycam footage of the officer-involved shooting, which occurred on Thursday, April 17. The officer in the video, which was released on YouTube on Wednesday, May 7, mentioned Geoffrey had been pulled over after running a red light. The NBPD had previously said in an April 19 Instagram post, "On April 17, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m. [local time], a Newport Beach Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle on West Coast Highway between Superior Avenue and Hoag Hospital." "The rider, identified as Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, a 45-year-old resident of Laguna Niguel, was stopped for a traffic violation," the post added. "Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer." "During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred," police added. "Additional officers responded to the scene and rendered medical aid to Stirling until personnel from the Newport Beach Fire Department arrived. Stirling was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased," the post included. The recently-released bodycam footage showed Geoffrey refusing to sit down on the curb after being instructed to by the officer. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! He said police were "harassing' him, before saying, 'Don't shoot me," as the officer responded, 'I'm not going to shoot you," telling him not to reach for his ID. The officer said that Geoffrey had urinated in his pants, before an altercation broke out between the two in the clip. Geoffrey could be seen attempting to remove the officer's taser from his belt, before the officer said, "Drop it!" is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Gunshots were then fired, and Geoffrey fell to the floor. Police claimed Geoffrey had held the taser to the officer's head and pointed it at him. Additional officers arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. The California Department of Justice is conducting their own independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Paying tribute to Geoffrey, Lydia previously said in a statement shared with PEOPLE, "My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn." She also has another brother, Jesse. Lydia's father, Scott Stirling, added in a statement to PEOPLE: 'Geoffrey was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a television producer, script writer, actor and model. He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already.' Lydia initially joined RHOC in season 8 and later in season 12. Both of her reality TV stints only lasted one season. Read the original article on People
Epoch Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Former ‘RHOC' Star's Brother Dies After Being Shot During SoCal Traffic Stop
Lydia McLaughlin, a former cast member of the Bravo reality show 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' is mourning the loss of her brother, whose death comes a little over six months after the television personality lost her mother to breast cancer. The reality star's older sibling, Geoffrey Stirling, was shot last week during a routine traffic stop in Southern California. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss,' McLaughlin, 44, 'My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,' she continued. 'I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother. I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us.' According to an April 18 Related Stories 4/16/2025 4/9/2025 'Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer,' the statement reads. 'During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' Officers responding to the scene provided medical aid to Stirling until the Newport Beach Fire Department arrived. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting. 'Once their investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section for independent review,' the press release stated. Another McLaughlin brother, Jesse Stirling, remembered their late sibling on Instagram, 'I'll miss your spirit full of laughter and boundless enthusiasm. Though our time together was heartbreakingly cut short, the memories we created will forever echo in my heart,' Jesse Stirling wrote in part. 'Miss You More Than Ever' McLaughlin, who shares three sons with her husband, Doug McLaughlin, starred in the eighth and 12th seasons of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' which premiered in 2013 and 2017, respectively. The television personality's mother, Judy Stirling, regularly appeared alongside her on the show. The pair also starred in the digital series 'Glitter Town' together, which premiered in September 2020. Last fall, McLaughlin took to Instagram to share that her mother had passed away. She was 76. 'My mom passed away last night,' McLaughlin In a since-expired Instagram Story, McLaughlin later revealed that her mother had died following a years-long battle with breast cancer. 'She lived two years longer than her [doctors] expected,' McLaughlin shared on Oct. 23 of that year, per McLaughlin issued a tribute to her mother on the one-month anniversary of her death, expressing gratitude to those who were there for her in her time of need. 'I can't imagine going through this alone. The prayers, texts, flowers, phone calls and check-ins make me feel loved and not alone. I am so thankful,' she McLaughlin said she was also thankful for the 'special bond' she and her mother shared. 'The lessons she has instilled in me, and continues to teach me; even now on this new journey. She was such a free spirit. 'Silly is good' was one of the last things she said to me. That and 'You will always be my favorite,'' the reality star penned. 'I miss you more than ever mom. You'll always be my favorite.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Real Housewives of O.C.' alum Lydia McLaughlin mourning death of brother shot by police
Lydia McLaughlin of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is mourning the loss of her brother Geoff Stirling after the 45-year-old was fatally shot Thursday by Newport Beach police. "My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered," McLaughlin wrote Sunday on Instagram. Read more: Teddi Mellencamp and dad John get real about burial plans as she battles Stage 4 cancer Stirling, a Laguna Niguel resident, was pulled over Thursday night for a traffic violation on his motorcycle, the Newport Beach Police Department said in a news release. "Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer," the department said. "At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred." Officers provided medical assistance on site, the release said. Stirling was pronounced dead after being taken to Hoag Hospital by personnel from the Newport Beach Fire Department. "I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother," McLaughlin wrote, referring to mom Judy Stirling, who died last October after a private battle with breast cancer. "I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time. "Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us." Read more: 'Real Housewives' star Dina Manzo's ex convicted of mob assault of her new husband A resident who declined to be identified because of privacy concerns told the Daily Pilot on Friday that she was in her second-floor bedroom nearby when she heard what sounded like gunfire. 'All of a sudden they had the helicopters go in and they had the police sirens, then there was probably five shots, bop bop bop bop bop,' she said. Stirling had been charged with felony arson in March and was scheduled to appear for arraignment Monday, the Pilot reported. It was unclear whether the shooting had any connection to that appearance. The state attorney general announced Friday that it was investigating the shooting, in line with California law. Read more: Garcelle Beauvais is outspoken, on and off 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' "Lydia - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother! My heart hurts for you and your family. Peace be with you," "RHOC" star Vicki Gunvalson wrote in comments on a separate Instagram post on Good Friday. McLaughlin was on "RHOC" during its eighth and 12th seasons. Those seasons aired in 2013 and 2017, respectively. Lizzie Rovzek, who appeared in episodes scattered over five seasons of "RHOC," wrote, "Love you so much. Amen" on that post, which included the sentence "He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds." The post announcing Stirling's death had comments turned off. Sign up for Screen Gab, a free newsletter about the TV and movies everyone's talking about from the L.A. Times. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
21-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
‘Real Housewives of O.C.' alum Lydia McLaughlin mourning death of brother shot by police
Lydia McLaughlin of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' is mourning the loss of her brother Geoff Stirling after the 45-year-old was fatally shot Thursday by Newport Beach police. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,' McLaughlin wrote Sunday on Instagram. Stirling, a Laguna Niguel resident, was pulled over Thursday night for a traffic violation on his motorcycle, the Newport Beach Police Department said in a news release. 'Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer,' the department said. 'At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' Officers provided medical assistance on site, the release said. Stirling was pronounced dead after being taken to Hoag Hospital by personnel from the Newport Beach Fire Department. 'I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother,' McLaughlin wrote, referring to mom Judy Stirling, who died last October after a private battle with breast cancer. 'I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time. 'Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us.' A resident who declined to be identified because of privacy concerns told the Daily Pilot on Friday that she was in her second-floor bedroom nearby when she heard what sounded like gunfire. 'All of a sudden they had the helicopters go in and they had the police sirens, then there was probably five shots, bop bop bop bop bop,' she said. Stirling had been charged with felony arson in March and was scheduled to appear for arraignment Monday, the Pilot reported. It was unclear whether the shooting had any connection to that appearance. The state attorney general announced Friday that it was investigating the shooting, in line with California law. 'Lydia - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother! My heart hurts for you and your family. Peace be with you,' 'RHOC' star Vicki Gunvalson wrote in comments on a separate Instagram post on Good Friday. McLaughlin was on 'RHOC' during its eighth and 12th seasons. Those seasons aired in 2013 and 2017, respectively. Lizzie Rovzek, who appeared in episodes scattered over five seasons of 'RHOC,' wrote, 'Love you so much. Amen' on that post, which included the sentence 'He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds.' The post announcing Stirling's death had comments turned off.
