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Weezer bassist’s wife shot by police after 'refusing' to drop weapon in 'chaotic' hit and run chase

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Updated 08:47 10 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 08:30 10 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Weezer bassist’s wife shot by police after 'refusing' to drop weapon in 'chaotic' hit and run chase

Jillian Lauren-Shriner is now being treated for a non-life-threatening wound following the incident on Monday (7 April)

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife, Jillian Lauren-Shriner, has been shot by police after 'refusing' to drop a weapon in a 'chaotic' hit and run chase which took place earlier this week on Monday (7 April).

The incident took place place around 3.25pm local time when California Highway Patrol (CHP) called for backup while investigating a three-car hit-and-run in what would eventually lead to Shriner getting shot in the shoulder by a police officer after reportedly refusing to surrender her weapon.

The Los Angeles Police Department explained that 'CHP requested a backup locating three misdemeanour hit-and-run suspects who fled into a residential neighbourhood near the 134 Freeway and Figueroa Street'.

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner and his wife, writer Jillian Lauren (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for PEN America)
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner and his wife, writer Jillian Lauren (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for PEN America)

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The LAPD reported that multiple Northeast Division uniformed officers responded and established a perimeter and, several minutes later, they were directed by CHP to the rear of a residence in the 5300 block of Waldo Place, where one suspect was last seen running.

"As the officers were in the rear yard of that residence, they observed a female, later identified as 51-year-old Jillian Shriner, in the yard of a neighbouring residence armed with a handgun," the officials continued.

According to the police, the officers ordered Shriner to drop the handgun 'numerous times' but she 'refused'.

"Shriner then pointed the handgun at the officers, and an Officer-Involved Shooting occurred," the LAPD stated.

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It was at this point that Shriner was 'struck by gunfire and fled into her residence'.

Jillian Lauren-Shriner was later 'booked for attempted murder' (Ron Adar / Contributor / Getty Images)
Jillian Lauren-Shriner was later 'booked for attempted murder' (Ron Adar / Contributor / Getty Images)

She later exited and was taken into custody with the Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics later transporting her to a local hospital, where she was treated for a 'non-life-threatening gunshot wound'.

No officers or other community members were injured during this incident.

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The LAPD confirmed that it was later determined that Shriner was uninvolved in the hit-and-run and lived at the residence where she was observed and was later 'booked for attempted murder'.

"One of the male suspects connected with the hit-and-run was detained by CHP, cited, and released. The other two suspects were not located," the police press release concludes, adding that a 9mm handgun was recovered from Shriner's residence.

Weezer bassist Scott, who tied the knot with his wife back in 2005, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his band's Blue Album.

The shooting comes just days ahead of Weezer's Coachella festival performance which is set to take place this weekend on Saturday (12 April).

Featured Image Credit: Jenny Anderson/WireImage

Topics: Celebrity, US News, Music

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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