Author Jillian Lauren Shot by LAPD Amid Hit-and-Run Investigation
Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by police after allegedly pointing a gun during an incident involving a hit-and-run chase.
Overview
Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, was shot by LAPD officers on Tuesday in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, after she allegedly pointed a handgun at them during a search for hit-and-run suspects. The incident unfolded when one suspect entered her neighborhood. Despite repeated commands to drop her weapon, Lauren refused and allegedly pointed it at officers, leading to her being shot in the shoulder. Lauren was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and is facing attempted murder charges. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, while Weezer prepares for their upcoming performance at Coachella Festival.
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Analysis
- Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by LAPD officers after allegedly refusing to drop a handgun and pointing it at them during a police response to a hit-and-run investigation.
- She was not involved in the hit-and-run and has been charged with attempted murder, facing a $1 million bail pending further legal proceedings.
- The shooting incident, occurring in Eagle Rock, raised questions about the police response and the motivations behind Shriner holding a gun.
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Jillian Lauren was shot after she allegedly pointed a handgun at police officers during a search for hit-and-run suspects. Despite repeated commands to drop her weapon, she refused and was subsequently shot.
No, Jillian Lauren was not involved in the original hit-and-run incident. Police confirmed she was a resident of the area where the search was taking place.
Jillian Lauren is facing attempted murder charges and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.
There is no indication in the available reports that this incident will directly impact Weezer's upcoming performances. Weezer is scheduled to perform at Coachella despite the incident.
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