Weezer Bassist’s Wife Jillian Lauren Shot in Police Altercation, Charged With Attempted Murder

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian Shriner, a.k.a. Jillian Lauren, was involved in a police shoot-out after an unrelated Los Angeles car chase, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Wednesday (April 9).

A preliminary LAPD statement indicated that around 3:25 p.m. PT Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol requested backup for a hit-and-run incident, in which three suspects fled into a residential neighborhood off the 134 Freeway. After establishing a perimeter, officers were directed to a residence where one of the suspects was seen running to.

When officers got to the back of the residence, a woman who was later identified as Jillian was in the yard of a neighboring home with a gun, according to the statement. When officers ordered her to put the weapon down, the 51-year-old writer reportedly refused and then pointed the handgun at the police. A shoot-out then occurred, which led to Jillian sustaining a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. No officers were injured during the incident.

The LAPD later determined that Jillian was not involved with the initial hit-and-run, though she was absentee booked for attempted murder. A nine-millimeter handgun was recovered from her residence.

Billboard has reached out to Weezer’s reps for more information, though no response was received at press time. The statement notes that the Force Investigation Division is currently investigating the incident.

Over the weekend, Weezer was announced as a last-minute addition to this weekend’s 2025 Coachella lineup, set to play Saturday at 3:10 p.m. PT.

See the LAPD’s full statement below.