Lydia McLaughlin of Real Housewives of Orange County fame has released a statement about the ‘unimaginable loss’ of her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling.

Following’s Stirling’s shock shooting death at age 45 after a police run-in, she took to Instagram to break her silence.

‘My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,’ the 44-year-old grieving sister wrote on Saturday as she shared a portrait of her sibling.

Referring to Billie Eilish’s 2024 ballad Birds of a Feather, she added, ‘This was the song he turned to after we lost our mom. He’d cry every time. 

‘I can’t believe we’re facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother. I know they’re both with Jesus now, and He’s walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time.’

According to a report from TMZ, Stirling was fatally shot by police during what should’ve been a routine traffic stop on Thursday.

Lydia McLaughlin of Real Housewives of Orange County fame has released a statement about the ‘unimaginable loss’ of her brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling

Following’s Stirling’s shock shooting death at age 45 after a police run-in, she took to Instagram to break her silence

‘My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,’ the 44-year-old grieving sister wrote on Saturday as she shared a portrait of her sibling 

Per the outlet, he was allegedly ‘uncooperative’ and subsequently shot by one of the cops on the scene. 

He was initially pulled over by officers while riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

An independent review is underway by the California Attorney General’s Office. 

In a statement to TMZ, Lydia expressed: ‘My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother.

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

An official release by the California Attorney General’s Office reads: ‘The OIS incident resulted in the death of one individual and involved personnel from the Newport Beach Police Department.’

Following the investigation, ‘it will be turned over to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review.’

It comes after Lydia lost her mother, Judy Stirling, at age 76 in October 2024.

Amid her grief, Lydia used her social media platform to acknowledge Good Friday.

Amid her grief, Lydia used her social media platform to acknowledge Good Friday

Stirling was fatally shot by police during what should’ve been a routine traffic stop on Thursday

It comes after Lydia lost her mother, Judy Stirling, at age 76 in October 2024

The Bravo star uploaded a graphic with the message: ‘He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.’  

She wrote in the caption, ‘Because of the pain of Good Friday, we have the JOY of Easter Sunday. #JesusIsLord.’ 

Via Instagram Stories she also shared a poignant message pertaining to Easter. She wrote in part: ‘If you’re in a season of waiting, where God feels silent, if you’re praying and don’t see an answer, don’t give up.

‘What feels like a silent Saturday may just be the day before resurrection. God is still working, even when you can’t see it. Hope is still alive, even when it feels far away. And if Jesus conquered the grave, there is no situation in your life too dead for Him to bring back to life.’

McLaughlin encouraged her followers, ‘So hold on. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Sunday is coming.’