28.04.2025 14:30
Jillian Lauren, the wife of Scott Shriner, the bassist of the famous American rock band Weezer, was shot by police in Los Angeles. The police stated that Lauren, who was seen with a gun during a patrol, pointed it at them and opened fire, leading them to believe she was an armed assailant. Footage of the incident was shared with the public. Lauren, who was arrested on charges of attempted murder, was released on bail.
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Jillian Lauren, the wife of Scott Shriner, the bassist of the famous American rock band Weezer, was shot in the shoulder by police on April 8 in Los Angeles. The incident made headlines worldwide following the release of security and body camera footage. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released a statement regarding the incident after public outcry, sharing footage from the moment of the event. The statement indicated that police officers were patrolling the area in search of three suspects involved in a hit-and-run incident that night. During the patrol, Jillian Lauren was seen walking in her backyard with a gun in her hand. Police officers repeatedly called out to Lauren verbally to "drop the weapon." However, Lauren did not comply with the warnings, aimed her gun at the officers, and fired.
POLICE: "THOUGHT TO BE ARMED ASSAILANT"
In the LAPD statement, it was noted that Jillian Lauren aimed her gun at the officers, believing them to be armed assailants, and fired. In response, the officers returned fire, and Lauren was reported to have been injured in the shoulder. After being shot, Lauren fled towards her home, and security measures at the scene were increased.
In the footage, police can be heard repeatedly shouting at Lauren to "Drop the weapon!" Additionally, moments were recorded in the 911 call made after the incident, where Lauren mentioned that there were three men around. Body camera footage showed officers repeatedly telling Shriner to "Drop the weapon!" and the incident was reported over the radio as a "disturbing the peace" (code 415).
RELEASED
The LAPD announced that the investigation into the incident is ongoing and that the footage was shared with the public for transparency. Lauren was charged with attempted murder of a police officer, but she was released on bail.
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