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Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner’s Wife, Jillian Lauren, Involved in Police Shooting Incident Ahead of Coachella Performance
Weezer’s upcoming performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is generating buzz, but recent events involving bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, have also captured attention. Jillian Lauren, also known as Jillian Shriner, was reportedly shot by the Los Angeles Police Department and subsequently charged with attempted murder. Despite these developments, Weezer is still scheduled to perform at Coachella. Details surrounding the incident involving Jillian Lauren are outlined below.
Who is Jillian Lauren?
Jillian Lauren is a multifaceted personality recognized as an author, actress, journalist, and producer. She is widely acclaimed for penning several best-selling books, including Everything You Ever Wanted, Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, Behold the Monster: Confronting America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer, and Pretty.
Married to Scott Shriner in 2005, the couple has two children.
Circumstances Surrounding the Police Shooting of Jillian Shriner
According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers were in pursuit of hit-and-run suspects unrelated to Jillian Lauren. However, on Tuesday, April 8th, authorities were directed to the residence in Eagle Rock where Jillian Lauren was present, as reported by NBC News.
Reports indicate that Jillian Lauren allegedly attempted to exit her home while armed with a handgun. Law enforcement officials claim they issued repeated verbal commands for her to drop the weapon. She reportedly did not comply and allegedly pointed the firearm in the direction of the officers.
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During a subsequent press briefing, Detective Meghan Aguilar stated that police body camera footage did not provide a clear account of the immediate moments leading up to the shooting. It remains unclear whether Ms. Shriner discharged her weapon.
Detective Aguilar stated, “At that point, there were some commands given, multiple commands to drop the gun, drop the weapon, unfortunately, it did result in an officer-involved shooting.”
Weezer’s Coachella Performance Status
Weezer is confirmed to proceed with their scheduled Coachella performance this weekend, as affirmed by Scott Shriner himself. The New York Post reported that Scott Shriner, while walking his dogs the day after his wife faced the attempted murder charge, addressed the situation when questioned.
Reportedly, Scott Shriner responded to inquiries about his wife’s well-being by stating, “She’s alright, thank you for asking,” and further added, “See you at Coachella!”