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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'RHOC' Alum Lydia McLaughlin To Sue Police After 'Disturbing' Footage Of Brother's Death Was Released
"Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Lydia McLaughlin and her family are planning to sue the law enforcement officer who was involved in her brother's death in April 2025. In a new statement, Lydia McLaughlin, who previously described the loss of her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, 45, as "devastating," said her family is even more "disturbed" by the situation after viewing the police officer's body camera footage. In the initial reports, "RHOC" fans learned McLaughlin's brother was shot and killed by Newport Beach police after he was stopped while riding his motorcycle down the Pacific Coast Highway. Sources close to the situation described Stirling's behavior as "uncooperative," which caused the shooting. In the body camera footage released, the 45-year-old went back and forth with a police officer after he was stopped for a traffic violation. After refusing the officer's commands to sit on the curb, the two got into a physical altercation after the officer believed Stirling was reaching for something in his pocket. Law enforcement said that during the scuffle, Stirling grabbed their taser, prompting them to fire six shots, ultimately killing him. The Newport Beach Police Department released a statement following the shooting and shared more details about the incident with the public. "Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer," the statement, which was shared on Instagram, read. "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." Additional officers later arrived on the scene and attempted to render aid to Stirling before he was transported to the hospital, where he later passed away. McLaughlin, who appeared on Bravo's "RHOC" for two seasons, said she and her family were "devastated by the loss" of their family member. She went on to thank those closest to her, including local community members, for their "outpouring of love." In a statement shared with The US Sun, McLaughlin and her family revealed their plans to file a lawsuit against the officer involved in Stirling's shooting after the "disturbing" body camera footage was released. 'The videos have raised serious concerns and many questions about the actions of that police officer. Of grave and specific concern is that the videos appear to show Geoff moving away from the officer at the time he was shot six times," the statement read. 'The family, through their Attorneys, plan to file a lawsuit in Federal Court to obtain full answers and seek accountability," it continued. McLaughlin and her family also claimed in the statement that Stirling was "unarmed" and "posed no deadly threat to the officer," despite the claim that he grabbed an officer's taser. "The family remains heartbroken and devastated that Geoff was taken from them in what appears to be an unjustified use of lethal force," the statement read, adding, "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." On Instagram, McLaughlin honored her brother with a moving collection of photos, sharing that her faith in God has been a source of strength during this difficult time. "Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest. Just six months ago, we stood in this same place, grieving the loss of my mom," she wrote in the caption. "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." She continued, "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." In a separate Instagram post, McLaughlin revealed she'd been working on learning to process grief after the loss of her mother. The reality star went on to say that attending a group called "Grief Share" has helped her "healing" journey. She added, "Grief can make you better or bitter. I am putting in my whole heart to turn my sorrow into thanksgiving, for having the privilege to have such a beautiful mom. She will always be my hero, and my favorite."
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.'
Los Angeles Times
08-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Newport Beach police release footage of fatal shooting of motorcyclist, ‘Real Housewives' cast member's brother
The Newport Beach Police Department on Wednesday released footage of the fatal shooting of an unarmed motorcyclist seen running a red light on Pacific Coast Highway, then assaulting an officer last month. The events leading up to the death of Geoffrey Shyam Stirling unfolded Thursday, April 17 beginning at 9:14 p.m., when he can be seen in police dashcam recordings briefly stopping at Superior Avenue before crossing the intersection against a red light. The officer who pulls him over asks if he is OK; the motorcyclist tells him he has not been drinking and had nearly been struck by other drivers earlier that day. When the officer tells Stirling to sit down on the curb, he refuses. 'Here, I'll show you my ID, here,' Stirling said while standing in front of the officer and placing a hand into the breast pocket of his jacket. 'Don't shoot me.' 'I'm not going to shoot you,' the officer replied. 'Don't reach for [expletive] [expletive] how about that? Sit down. We'll figure it out.' Stirling remains standing in front of the officer. When the latter turns away to radio for backup, the motorcyclist advances one or two steps toward him, then appears to freeze for a moment when he turns back around. At that point the officer attempts to restrain Stirling. He resists and they grapple each other, mostly remaining on their feet, for about 35 seconds. The officer's body worn camera falls to the ground early in the confrontation, but a camera mounted in the patrol vehicle captures the exchange from a short distance away. Police said Stirling managed to grab the officer's Taser, and attempted to use the less-lethal weapon against the back of the officer's neck. A loud buzzing noise can be heard during the fight in the video shared with the public. A few moments later, the two stop grappling and wind up standing and facing each other a a few feet apart. Stirling appears to point the Taser at the officer, who shouts, 'Drop it!' before firing five rounds. Stirling was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital, where he later died. He was an actor and model. His father, Scott Stirling, is the president of Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Ltd. and his sister was a former cast member on the reality TV series 'Real Housewives of Orange County.' 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss,' Stirling's sister, Lydia McLaughlin, wrote in an Instagram post. 'My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered.' Online court records show Stirling had been charged with a felony arson that allegedly happened on March 21. He was due to appear for an arraignment hearing scheduled four days after he was killed. Newport Beach Police Chief Dave Miner said the investigation into the shooting is still in its early stages, and could take up to a year to complete. His department, as well as the Orange County district attorney's office are looking into the matter. The office of California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is also investigating, per the terms of a law giving state officials oversight on cases involving the killing of an unarmed person by police.
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
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former ‘Real Housewife' star sister of man shot, killed by police in Orange County
Lydia McLaughlin Stirling, an alum of 'Real Housewives of Orange County,' shared the news that it was one of her brothers who was shot and killed by police in Newport Beach last week. A resident of Laguna Niguel, 45-year-old Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, was pulled over by officers with the Newport Beach Police Department on April 17 at 9:15 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation on Pacific Coast Highway, west of Superior Avenue. Police officials stated Stirling quickly became 'uncooperative' and 'assaulted the officer.' 'During the ensuring 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,' NBPD said in a news release. 'At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' The 45-year-old was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. McLaughlin told People magazine that she and her family have been devastated by the loss of her brother. 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and the community,' she continued. 'We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.' Their father, Scott Stirling, told the outlet that the 45-year-old was a loving son, brother and uncle and friend, and that he'd worked as a television producer, scriptwriter, actor and model. 'He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already,' he added. A day after the deadly shooting, State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice would be conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The Newport Beach Police Department is also conducting its own investigation into the shooting and, per state law, has 45 days from the date of the incident to release officer-worn body camera footage of the incident. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 45-year-old was facing a felony arson charge in connection with a March 21 fire and was due to appear in court this week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
