Overview

• Geoffrey Stirling, 45, was killed during a Newport Beach traffic stop after allegedly assaulting an officer and seizing his taser.
• Released bodycam footage captures Stirling refusing commands, an altercation, and the officer firing six shots after Stirling pointed the taser at him.
• The Stirling family disputes the use of lethal force, claiming the footage shows Stirling moving away when shot and alleging delays in medical aid.
• The California Department of Justice has launched an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, as required by state law.
• Stirling’s sister, Lydia McLaughlin, shared an emotional tribute, marking his funeral just six months after the family lost their mother.