Weezer to Perform at Coachella Following Police Shooting Involving Bassist's Wife
Weezer's bassist Scott Shriner confirms the band will perform at Coachella despite ongoing controversy involving his wife, Jillian Lauren, after a police shooting.
No officers or other community members were hurt during the incident.
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Despite the chaos, Shriner appeared upbeat in the TMZ video.
Weezer bassist's wife shot by police, charged days ahead of Coachella
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The incident and subsequent charges have confused commentators, with some social media users questioning the validity of the attempted murder charges.
LAPD shoot Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist, before charging her with attempted murder
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Despite the incident, as the saying goes, the show must go on, and Weezer — who themselves were a late addition to the Coachella lineup as a replacement for FKA Twigs — proceeded with their festival obligation.
Weezer's Scott Shriner to Perform at Coachella Amid Wife's Attempted Murder Arrest
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Authorities then charged her for attempted murder.
Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot By Cops, Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say
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Lauren has been charged with attempted murder, and police recovered a nine-millimeter handgun from her house.
Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot by Police, Arrested for Attempted Murder
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Summary
Weezer's scheduled performance at Coachella remains unaffected by the recent shooting of Jillian Lauren, wife of bassist Scott Shriner, by LAPD during a hit-and-run manhunt. Lauren, armed with a handgun, allegedly pointed it at officers and was shot in the shoulder on April 8, resulting in her arrest for attempted murder. She was not involved in the original hit-and-run. After treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, she was released on a $1 million bail. Scott Shriner confirmed he will perform at Coachella on April 12, despite the situation, while Jillian's public comments on the incident remain absent.
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Weezer will go through with its gig at the Coachella music festival this weekend in the wake of Los Angeles police shooting the wife of bassist Scott Shriner, who was charged with attempted murder after the incident.
Officers encountered Jillian Shriner, who was not involved in the hit-and-run they were pursuing, armed with a firearm in her yard, leading to her being shot by the police during a confrontation.
This unfolding situation is further complicated by Jillian Shriner's recent diagnosis of cancer and the ongoing legal proceedings following her arrest.
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