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Los Angeles police have released video footage depicting the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, wife of a Weezer band member, during a tumultuous confrontation in her backyard that culminated in gunfire. The incident, involving the Los Angeles Police Department, raises questions about safety and protocol in residential areas.
Details of the Eagle Rock Shooting Incident
The shooting occurred on April 8 in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of northeast Los Angeles. Lauren, 51, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, reportedly exited her property armed while city police and the California Highway Patrol were in the area searching for three individuals who had fled the scene of a car accident. Her injuries were not life-threatening.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Jillian Lauren Shriner was subsequently arrested and released on a $1 million bond on suspicion of attempted murder, pending further investigation. She is scheduled to appear in court this week to address the charges.
Police Release Bodycam and Surveillance Footage
On Friday, law enforcement officials disseminated excerpts from police body camera recordings, surveillance video captured on the property, and audio recordings of 911 dispatch conversations. The released materials shed light on the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.
Key Moments Captured in the Videos
- Officers are seen peering over a high, solid fence into the yard, shouting at a woman to drop her weapon or risk being shot.
- The police body cameras’ perspective is limited by the fence, obscuring the view of the yard.
Officer’s Dialogue and Gunfire
“Ma’am, we’re trying to help you. Put the gun down,” an officer can be heard saying. “You’re going to get shot. It’s the police.”
Shortly before the sound of multiple gunshots, an officer is heard saying that the woman has “racked it.” Immediately afterward, at least six shots ring out.
Surveillance Video Analysis
- Silent surveillance video from Lauren’s backyard shows her exiting the house barefoot, holding a pistol in her right hand.
- Another segment shows her from behind, apparently raising a gun.
- Dirt plumes are visible near her feet, and she turns and walks toward a doorway to the house.
Aftermath of the Shooting
Additional bodycam footage shows Lauren lying face-down in a residential street as officers handcuff her, noting a wound on her arm.
Jillian Lauren: Author and Weezer Connection
Lauren is known for her memoir work which includes the bestselling memoirs Some Girls: My Life in a Harem released in 2010 and Everything You Ever Wanted in 2015.
Weezer is a band based in Los Angeles. Scott Shriner joined Weezer in the early 2000s.