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Police kill brother of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ cast member

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Tragic news out of the world of reality TV today, as the brother of a beloved Bravo star has been fatally shot by police.

Lydia McLaughlin starred on the eighth and twelfth seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

Now, she’s speaking out after her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, was killed by police during a traffic stop.

Lydia McLaughlin attends the Fashion Island's StyleWeekOC Presented By SIMPLY on September 16, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.
Lydia McLaughlin attends the Fashion Island’s StyleWeekOC Presented By SIMPLY on September 16, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Fashion Island’s StyleWeekOC Presented By SIMPLY)

Lydia McLaughlin speaks out following brother’s death

“My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother,” the reality star told TMZ Friday.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.”

Stirling was reportedly riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California, on Thursday when he was pulled over by Newport Beach police officers.

Details regarding the incident are scarce at the moment, but several outlets have confirmed that Stirling was fatally shot. It does not appear that any officers were injured.

Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.
Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Eurocar)

Lydia McLaughlin speaks out following brother’s death

“My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother,” the reality star told TMZ Friday.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.”

Stirling was reportedly riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California, on Thursday when he was pulled over by Newport Beach police officers.

Details regarding the incident are scarce at the moment, but several outlets have confirmed that Stirling was fatally shot. It does not appear that any officers were injured.

Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.
Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Eurocar)

Lydia McLaughlin speaks out following brother’s death

“My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother,” the reality star told TMZ Friday.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.”

Stirling was reportedly riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California, on Thursday when he was pulled over by Newport Beach police officers.

Details regarding the incident are scarce at the moment, but several outlets have confirmed that Stirling was fatally shot. It does not appear that any officers were injured.

Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California. Lydia McLaughlin attends the Nobleman Magazine event with Eurocar at Lido Marina Village on October 12, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.
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