The star of reality, which appeared in the series in 2013 and 2018, revealed that she was “devastated” by the loss of her brother before asking for “confidentiality” during this difficult period.
According to a press release from the Newport Beach police department, Lydia McLaughlin’s brother, Geoffrey shyam Stirlingwas shot after being “unnecessary” during a routine traffic stop.
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Lydia McLaughlin’s brother was killed by Newport Beach police during a traffic stop
According to TmzStirling would have led his motorcycle along the Pacific Coast Highway to Newport Beach when police arrested him.
A source said that Stirling became “uncomfortable” with the police officers, which made one of them shoot.
No policeman was injured during the meeting.
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The Newport Beach police department arrested Lydia McLaughlin’s brother for a “traffic violation”
On April 18, the Newport Beach police service common More details on the shooting on their Instagram.
They explained that after arresting Stirling on “West Coast Highway”, the 45 -year -old man became provocative and “attacked” one of the officers.
“Shortly after being arrested, Stirling became uncomfortable and assaulted the officer,” said the post. “During the violent altercation that followed, Stirling managed to withdraw the taser issued by the officer’s department of service belt and tried to deploy him several times against the officer. At that time, a shooting involving an officer occurred.”
Other police officers arrived at the scene and tried help to McLaughlin’s brother before being transported to the local hospital, where he died later.
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The Post also said that California Department of Justice (DOJ) would conduct an internal investigation into the incident.
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Lydia McLaughlin says that her family is “devastated” by the death of her brother
In a declaration at TmzMcLaughlin, 44, said that she and her family were crying for her brother’s loss.
“My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother,” she said. “We are grateful to the outpouring of love and support of his friends, family and community. We kindly ask for privacy while we cry. ”
Although she has not yet explicitly discussed the news on her social media, she shared a cryptic article on Instagram with the message: “He heals the broken heart and links their wounds.”
His co-star of “Real Housewives”, Vicki Gunvalson, commented and offered his support for McLaughlin and his family.
“Lydia – I’m really sorry to hear about your brother’s loss! My heart hurts for you and your family. Peace be with you,” Gunvalson wrote.
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Others have also struck, sending love and encouragement in its own way.
McLaughlin lost his mother six months ago
In another Instagram publication, McLaughlin opened up to her supporters on the way she learned to treat sorrow after the death of her mother.
She explained that participation in a group, Share grievance, “helped me in my healing and my transformation of my sorrow”.
The alum “Orange County” has continued “, the sorrow can make you better or bitter. I put all my heart to transform my pain into Thanksgiving, to have the privilege of having such a beautiful mom. She will always be my hero and my favorite.”
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Gunvalson criticized Bravo as the “devil” during the documents
Gunvalson, which no longer appears on the series of popular reality after being the center of distribution for more than a decade, exploded the bravo network During its appearance in revealing documentary centers “The Dark Side of Reality TV”.
In the scene, she explained how she was very little paid during the first days of the show and compared her to conclude an agreement “with the devil”.
“Season 2, I think I was paid $ 5,000 for the whole season. Not much money, I didn’t even have a lawyer on my contract. I didn’t know what I was doing,” said the fame.
She also criticized the network for the way he manipulated his shooting of the discovery of his mother’s death.
“They were out of line, and I think they should have removed me and say:” Your mom went. Talk to your daughter out of camera. “If I was a producer, that’s what I would have done,” said Bravo’s veteran.
