Lydia McLaughlin has been left ‘devastated’ after her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on Thursday night in Newport Beach.
Stirling, 45, had been riding a motorcycle along Pacific Coast Highway when he was pulled over by officers, law enforcement informed TMZ in an article published on Friday.
Sources claimed to the outlet that Geoffrey had been ‘uncooperative’ and was shot by one of the cops on the scene.
McLaughlin’s older brother was then taken to a nearby hospital where he later passed away. No officers involved were injured.
An independent review is currently underway by the California Attorney General’s Office in order to further look into the incident.
In a statement to TMZ, Lydia expressed: ‘My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother.
Lydia McLaughlin, 44, has been left ‘devastated’ after her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, 45, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on Thursday night in Newport Beach; seen in 2017
Sources told the outlet that Geoffrey had been ‘uncooperative’ and was shot by one of the cops on the scene
‘We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.’
According to an official release by the California Attorney General’s Office, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the officer-involved-shooting (OIS).
‘The OIS incident resulted in the death of one individual and involved personnel from the Newport Beach Police Department,’ the release read.
Following the investigation, ‘it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review.’
Stirling was born in San Diego and at the age of 16, he was scouted by a modeling agency, according to the bio on his official IMDB page.
Along with a career in modeling, he also moved on to acting and appeared in projects such as the TV miniseries 30 Days Of Night: Blood Trails (2007) and also Vanquisher (2011).
He studied Communications while attending the University of San Diego where he also graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
Geoffrey pursued other endeavors over the years such as being a personal trainer, karate instructor, television producer, baker and stuntman.
In a statement to TMZ, Lydia expressed: ‘My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother’; seen on RHOC in 2013
Stirling was born in San Diego and at the age of 16, he was scouted by a modeling agency, according to his bio on his official IMDB page
Geoffrey pursued other endeavors over the years such as being a personal trainer, karate instructor, television producer, baker and stuntman
Stirling had also ran a production company called Shyam Bird Productions LLC.
The tragic death of her brother comes shortly after Lydia honored her late mother Judy earlier this month on the sixth month anniversary of her passing.
She uploaded throwback clips and photos of her mom alongside a caption that read: ‘Today marks 6 months since my mom passed away.
‘I have gone to a beautiful group called Grief Share which has helped me in my healing and processing my grief. It’s a nationwide group if anyone needs support, I recommend them.’
McLaughlin then opened up about grief and wrote, ‘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.’
Late last year in October, Lydia announced the death of her mother Judy – who had also made appearances on RHOC with her daughter.
She starred on the Bravo reality series in 2013 for one season and then later returned for another one season stint in 2017.
The tragic death of her brother comes shortly after Lydia honored her late mother Judy earlier this month on the sixth month anniversary of her passing
She uploaded throwback clips and photos of her mom alongside a caption that read: ‘Today marks 6 months since my mom passed away’
McLaughlin had taken to Instagram to share a photo of both her and her late mother flashing big smiles.
‘My mom passed away last night,’ the TV personality began. ‘We are heart broken but we know she’s dancing with Jesus.
‘Fairdust, confetti bombs and crowns like heaven has never seen before. What’s in the cat is in the kitten and I promise to continue to make you proud.’
Later that same month, a celebration of life was held for Judy – who passed away following a battle with breast cancer.
Along with sharing special moments from the memorial service, Lydia had added in the caption, ‘I find it difficult to put into words my broken heart.
‘I am thankful for the outpouring of love and support. I am grateful to not grieve alone. I am honored to be her daughter and will forever carry her in my spirit. ✨.’
After her return to RHOC in 2017, she announced her exit from the show the next year by sharing a statement on her blog OC Lydia; seen in RHOC far right
After her return to RHOC in 2017, she announced her exit from the show the next year by sharing a statement on her blog OC Lydia.
‘RHOC has given me a great platform and I’m grateful for that. However, I feel like I can only handle this show one season at a time. I need a break!’
She also added, ‘There is a lot of good that comes from the show, but also a lot of negativity. After a family vote, it was unanimous that I should take a break. Sometimes the people who love us the most see things even we don’t see…’
The star tied the knot with Doug McLaughlin back in 2006 and the couple share three children together.