Broadcasting family member fatally shot during California police stop

April 21, 2025, 3:21 pm

In a tragic incident that highlights ongoing concerns about law enforcement methods, Geoffrey Stirling—a member of a well-known Newfoundland broadcasting family—was fatally shot during a routine California traffic stop. The incident has ignited debates on police conduct and accountability, leaving a community in mourning.


cp24.com/ / ‘Unimaginable loss:’ son of NTV executive killed in California police shooting - CP24

‘Unimaginable loss:’ son of NTV executive killed in California police shooting  CP24

theglobeandmail.com / Geoffrey Stirling, member of Newfoundland and Labrador broadcasting family, killed by California police

The Newport Beach Police Department says Stirling was stopped by police for a traffic violation as he was riding his motorcycle, before he ‘became uncooperative’ and grabbed an officer’s Taser before being shot

thestar.com / Member of Newfoundland and Labrador broadcasting family killed by California police

Geoffrey Stirling was stopped by police on Thursday for a traffic violation as he was riding his motorcycle.


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