Jillian Lauren faces attempted murder charges after police shooting
- Jillian Lauren was shot by LAPD officers during an incident related to a hit-and-run investigation.
- She was armed with a handgun and pointed it at officers, leading to their decision to open fire.
- Lauren was charged with attempted murder, though she was uninvolved in the hit-and-run and released on bail.
In early March 2025, Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, experienced significant health challenges and underwent two back-to-back surgeries, including a full hysterectomy. Approximately three weeks later, on April 1, 2025, an incident involving law enforcement occurred in East Los Angeles, where she was shot by LAPD officers during an altercation connected to a suspected hit-and-run incident. Police were pursuing suspects involved in a three-car crash when they reportedly spotted Lauren wielding a handgun at her residential property. Officers claimed Lauren pointed her weapon at them, prompting them to open fire, resulting in gunshot wounds to her shoulder. Following the shooting, Lauren fled into her residence but was later apprehended by the officers. She was transported to a local hospital by paramedics, where she received treatment for what was described as a non-life-threatening injury. Although no officers or civilians were harmed during this altercation, law enforcement later determined she was uninvolved in the hit-and-run that led to the police intervention. Despite this, the LAPD proceeded to book her for attempted murder. This incident sparked significant public interest and controversy surrounding the police use of force and the circumstances leading to Lauren's unexpected involvement in the situation. After her arrest, Lauren was released on bail set at $1 million, while the incident raised many questions about the urgency and appropriateness of police actions that day, as well as Lauren's mental state and the aftermath of her recent health challenges.