The motorcyclist "became uncooperative" after a traffic stop on Pacific Coast Highway, according to a Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson who said an active investigation is underway.

It happened at about 9:15 p.m. along PCH West between Superior Avenue and Hoag Hospital. The Newport Beach Police Department said the officer shot the motorcyclist after he became "uncooperative" during the traffic stop. The agency did not release any other details about the shooting. Newport PD also did not specify if the motorcyclist was armed.

Police officers shot and killed a motorcyclist following a traffic stop attempt in Newport Beach Thursday night.