In a dramatic series of events, Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by police and later arrested for attempted murder following a chaotic pursuit in Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock neighborhood. The incident began when California Highway Patrol and LAPD officers responded to a Tuesday afternoon hit-and-run on a local freeway, where three suspects fled on foot.
One suspect abandoned his vehicle, scaled a freeway embankment, and attempted to evade capture by shedding clothing in a residential area. During the manhunt, officers entered a backyard adjacent to the Shriner residence, where Lauren emerged armed with a 9-millimeter handgun. Authorities report she ignored multiple commands to drop the weapon before allegedly pointing it at officers, prompting them to fire and strike her shoulder. Lauren retreated into the home but surrendered 30 minutes later alongside her babysitter.
After receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, Lauren was booked on attempted murder charges. Police confirmed recovery of the firearm at the scene. While the primary suspect was apprehended, two others remain at large. The bizarre chain of events has raised questions about the circumstances leading to Lauren’s armed confrontation with police during what began as a routine hit-and-run investigation.
