Son of Newfoundland Broadcasting Executive Shot Dead by Police in California

Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, 45, was shot and killed by police in Newport, Calif., on April 17, 2025. Courtesy of NTV

The son of a Newfoundland and Labrador broadcasting CEO has been fatally shot during a confrontation with Newport Beach Police in California.

Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, the son of NTV CEO Scott Stirling, was pulled over by police for a “traffic violation” while riding a motorcycle on the evening of April 17, police said in a press release.