Police release video of armed confrontation that wounded wife of Weezer bassist
Video footage released by Los Angeles police depicts a tense confrontation involving Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, in which she was wounded but not critically. The incident occurred in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, when Lauren emerged from her home with a gun as police searched for suspects of a nearby car wreck. Despite police warnings to disarm, Lauren allegedly cocked her weapon, resulting in a gunfire exchange that left her with an arm wound. Subsequently charged with attempted murder, Lauren was released on a $1 million bond and is set to appear in court soon. The incident is captured in bodycam footage and surveillance video, documenting the chaotic scene and subsequent arrest of Lauren on the street.
Los Angeles police released footage depicting the shooting of Jillian Lauren during a chaotic confrontation in her backyard, resulting from a police search for suspects involved in a nearby car crash.
Jillian Lauren, noted author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was wounded in the incident but her injuries were not life-threatening, occurring in the Eagle Rock neighborhood.
During the confrontation, police warned Lauren to drop her firearm, but after allegedly cocking it, gunfire ensued, resulting in Lauren sustaining an arm wound.
Lauren was subsequently charged with attempted murder and released on a $1 million bond, with a court appearance scheduled for further proceedings.
The dramatic events were captured on police body cameras and surveillance video, showing Lauren exiting her home with a gun and eventually being detained by police on a residential street.
The released videos include audio of police shouting warnings over the noise of a helicopter, while footage shows officers peering over a fence and engaging with Lauren.
Jillian Lauren, known for her bestselling memoirs, is now involved in legal proceedings following this high-profile incident involving law enforcement interaction.