Introduction to the Incident
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police have released video from the shooting of author Jillian Lauren, the wife of a Weezer band member, during a chaotic backyard confrontation that culminated in a volley of gunfire.
The Shooting Incident
Lauren’s wounds were not life-threatening in the April 8 shooting in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, where the 51-year-old wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner emerged from her home with a gun as city police and the California Highway Patrol searched the area for three people who fled a car wreck.
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner and wife Jillian Lauren are seen attending the PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 2, 2018, in Beverly Hills. On April 8, 2025, Jillian Lauren was arrested and booked on attempted murder charges after allegedly pointing a gun at Los Angeles police officers investigating a chase in Eagle Rock. She was shot and wounded by an LAPD officer. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for PEN America)
Charges and Release
Lauren — listed by police as Jillian Lauren Shriner — was released on a $1 million bond on suspicion of attempted murder pending further investigation. She is scheduled to appear in court April 30.
Released Video Footage
Police released the excerpts from body camera recordings, surveillance video and audio of 911 dispatch conversations on Friday. The video clips show officers peering over a high wooden fence into a yard and shouting over the noise of a surveillance helicopter at a woman to put down her gun or risk getting shot. The fence obscures from the cameras what is on the other side.
“Ma’am, we’re trying to help you. Put the gun down,” a voice says. “You’re going to get shot. It’s the police.”
An officer indicates that the woman has cocked a gun — “Oh, she racked it” — immediately before the sound of at least six shots rings out.
Surveillance Footage
In a separate segment of silent surveillance video from Lauren’s backyard, she can be seen exiting the home barefoot and carrying a pistol in her right hand. Another segment shows Lauren from behind, apparently raising a gun that is briefly visible. Dirt kicks up near her feet, and she turns and walks toward a doorway to the house.
Further body camera video shows Lauren lying prone in the middle of a residential road as police place handcuffs behind her back, while noting that she has a wound on her arm.
About Jillian Lauren and Weezer
Lauren’s published works include two bestselling memoirs — 2010s “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem” and 2015’s “Everything You Ever Wanted.”
Weezer is a Los Angeles-based band, beloved especially for its 1994 record unofficially known as the “Blue Album,” with songs including “Say It Ain’t So.” Shriner joined the band in the early 2000s.
Conclusion
The incident involving Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has raised questions about the use of force by police and the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As the investigation continues, more information is expected to come to light.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Jillian Lauren during the incident?
A: Jillian Lauren was shot and wounded by an LAPD officer during a chaotic backyard confrontation.
Q: What charges is Jillian Lauren facing?
A: Jillian Lauren is facing attempted murder charges.
Q: When is Jillian Lauren scheduled to appear in court?
A: Jillian Lauren is scheduled to appear in court on April 30.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Originally Published: April 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM PDT
