Police Bodycam Footage Released from Incident Involving Author Jillian Lauren
Bodycam footage shows Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist, armed and shot by police during a manhunt in Eagle Rock.
Overview
Newly released LAPD bodycam footage reveals dramatic moments of bestselling author Jillian Lauren, armed with a handgun, being confronted by police, leading to her being shot. The incident occurred while officers searched for hit-and-run suspects in Eagle Rock, where officers shouted commands to Lauren to drop her weapon. After she allegedly pointed the gun, police fired, injuring her in the shoulder. She has been booked on attempted murder of a police officer and is due in court on April 30. The investigation is ongoing, and prosecutors are reviewing the evidence.
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Analysis
- Jillian Shriner, armed with a handgun, was confronted by LAPD officers searching for hit-and-run suspects in her neighborhood.
- Body camera footage shows officers repeatedly telling Shriner to put down her gun, stating 'we're trying to help you', before they opened fire after she racked the gun.
- Shriner was shot in the shoulder, treated at the hospital, and is now facing suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer, with ongoing investigations by the LAPD.
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NBC News·2M·FAQ
The shooting occurred on April 8, 2025, shortly after 3:25 p.m. local time, according to police reports.
No, Lauren was not among the hit-and-run suspects. Police encountered her while searching for three unrelated suspects in her neighborhood.
Police video shows Lauren arming herself and officers stating she 'racked' the gun, but authorities have not confirmed if she fired the weapon. The LAPD reported officers fired after she allegedly pointed the gun toward them.
Lauren was booked on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer. She posted a $1 million bond and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30, 2025.
No direct connection has been reported. Law enforcement clarified the hit-and-run suspects were unrelated to Lauren, who was in her own yard during the police search.
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