‘RHOC’ Alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling’s Brother Fatally Shot Throughout Visitors Cease: Report

Actual Housewives of Orange County alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling’s brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, was fatally shot on Thursday, April 17, in accordance with TMZ.

Geoffrey, 45, was using a bike alongside the Pacific Coast Freeway in Newport Seashore, Calif., when he was pulled over by native police on Thursday evening.

Geoffrey was allegedly “uncooperative” with the police, sources informed the outlet. Then, at the very least one officer allegedly shot him. Guillermo Tagalogon, who lives close to Hoag Hospital, informed OnScene.TV, a contract information group, reported that he heard six or seven gunshots.

Geoffrey was then transported to the hospital, the place he succumbed to his accidents. No officers had been injured. 

”My household and I are devastated by the lack of my brother. We’re grateful for the outpouring of affection and help from mates, household, and the group. We kindly ask for privateness as we mourn,” Lydia stated in a press release to TMZ on Friday, April 18.

California Lawyer Normal Rob Bonta introduced on Friday, April 18, that it’s investigating an officer-involved capturing that occurred on Thursday round 9:15 p.m. native time. The incident “resulted within the loss of life of 1 particular person and concerned personnel from the Newport Seashore Police Division,” the Lawyer Normal’s launch said.

After the California Division of Justice completes its investigation, it is going to be turned over to the DOJ’s Particular Prosecutions Part inside the Prison Regulation Division for impartial evaluate. 

Anybody who has data associated to this officer-involved capturing incident and needs to report it might accomplish that by calling (916) 210-2871.

The loss of life of Lydia’s brother follows the six-month anniversary of their mom’s loss of life. 

On Tuesday, April 8, Lydia posted to Instagram, paying tribute to her late mom, Judy Stirling. Judy, who made a number of appearances on the Bravo actuality present, died on Oct. 8, 2024, of breast most cancers. 

“I’ve gone to a phenomenal group known as Grief Share which has helped me in my therapeutic and processing my grief. It’s a nationwide group if anybody wants help, I like to recommend them. ❤️‍🩹,” Lydia wrote in her April tribute. 

“Grief could make you higher or bitter. I’m placing in my entire coronary heart to show my sorrow into thanksgiving, for having the privilege to have such a phenomenal mother. She’s going to at all times be my hero, and my favourite. 👑.”

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PEOPLE reached out to Lydia McLaughlin Stirling’s representatives and the California Division of Justice for remark.

Lydia initially joined RHOC in season 8 and later in season 12. Each of her actuality TV stints solely lasted one season.