Jillian Lauren, a 51-year-old author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers on Tuesday during a manhunt for hit-and-run suspects in the Eagle Rock neighborhood. Lauren, known professionally as Jillian Lauren Shriner, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly pointing a handgun at officers.
Incident Details
The LAPD was assisting the California Highway Patrol in searching for three suspects involved in a misdemeanor hit-and-run incident on the 134 Freeway near the Figueroa exit. After the criminals sneaked into a private area in Eagle Rock on foot, there was a huge search. As the cops chased a suspect across a property and into Lauren’s front yard, she had a gun with her. According to reports, Lauren ignored many orders to put down the gun and instead pointed it at the police, which caused them to fire. She was struck in the shoulder, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and retreated into her home before surrendering to the police.
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Legal Proceedings
Jillian Lauren was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later booked on a felony charge of attempted murder with bail set at $1 million. Authorities confirmed that she had no connection to the initial hit-and-run incident. A 9mm handgun was recovered from her residence.
Background
Jillian Lauren is a bestselling author known for her memoirs “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem” and “Everything You Ever Wanted.” She has also worked extensively on true-crime projects, including her research on serial killer Samuel Little, which was featured in the Starz series “Confronting a Serial Killer.” Lauren has been married to Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner since 2005, and the couple has two adopted children.
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Weezer’s Upcoming Performance
The incident occurred just days before Weezer’s scheduled Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance. Neither the band nor Shriner has released a statement regarding the situation.
Ongoing Investigation
The LAPD’s investigation into the incident is ongoing. One of the hit-and-run suspects was apprehended, cited, and released, while the other two remain at large.