This evening at approximately 9:15 p.m., a Newport Beach Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Pacific Coast Highway West between Superior Avenue and Hoag Hospital involving a motorcycle. During the stop, the male adult rider, who was the sole occupant of the motorcycle, became uncooperative. An officer-involved shooting occurred, resulting in the male sustaining injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced deceased. No officers were injured during the incident.

An active and ongoing investigation is underway. Further details will be released as they become available. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or possesses any relevant information is asked to contact Detective Markwald at kmarkwald@nbpd.org.