On April 17, Newport Beach police fatally shot Geoffrey Shyam Stirling after he assaulted an officer during a traffic stop. Stirling, 45, from Laguna Niguel, became uncooperative and managed to take the officer's Taser, attempting to use it against the officer multiple times. He had a pending court appearance for a felony arson charge. Following the incident, the California Department of Justice launched an independent investigation, and police are seeking witnesses.
The motorcyclist, 45-year-old Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, assaulted an officer during a traffic stop and attempted to use the officer's Taser on him.
During the stop, Stirling became uncooperative, leading to a struggle where he took the Taser from the officer and attempted to use it multiple times.
The police confirmed that Geoffrey Stirling had a scheduled court appearance for a felony arson charge prior to the incident.
The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting, with Newport Beach police urging anyone with information to come forward.
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