Author Jillian Lauren Shot by LAPD Amid Hit-and-Run Investigation
Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by police after allegedly pointing a gun during an incident involving a hit-and-run chase.
The shooting is being investigated by LAPD’s Force Investigation Division.
Police shoot best-selling author, saying she pointed gun at officers
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Lauren became involved when one of the alleged suspects ended up on the street where she lives with her husband, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner.
Author Jillian Lauren shot by LA police and charged with attempted murder
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Jillian was not involved in the hit-and-run and was booked in absentia for attempted murder.
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife shot by police, booked for attempted murder
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The investigation into the case is "ongoing" and in preliminary stages, the LAPD said.
Weezer bassist's wife, Jillian Shriner, shot by police and arrested for attempted murder
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The episode started on Monday afternoon at about 3.25pm when California highway patrol requested backup for investigating a three-car hit-and-run.
Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police and booked for attempted murder
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Shriner was not involved in the hit-and-run and was absentee booked for attempted murder.
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Summary
Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, was shot by LAPD officers on Tuesday in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, after she allegedly pointed a handgun at them during a search for hit-and-run suspects. The incident unfolded when one suspect entered her neighborhood. Despite repeated commands to drop her weapon, Lauren refused and allegedly pointed it at officers, leading to her being shot in the shoulder. Lauren was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and is facing attempted murder charges. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, while Weezer prepares for their upcoming performance at Coachella Festival.
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Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by LAPD officers after allegedly refusing to drop a handgun and pointing it at them during a police response to a hit-and-run investigation.
She was not involved in the hit-and-run and has been charged with attempted murder, facing a $1 million bail pending further legal proceedings.
The shooting incident, occurring in Eagle Rock, raised questions about the police response and the motivations behind Shriner holding a gun.
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